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Abstract
Solid introduction on advanced topics in quantum information theory, including: quantum thermodynamics, quantum clocks and control, measurement theory, and other topics in quantum foundations.Pre-requisites: Quantum Information Theory or equivalent courses.
Objective
To prepare master students for a PhD or industry career by providing a selection of active research topics in quantum information theory and related areas.
Content
1. Quantum thermodynamics a) Virtual temperatures b) Passivity and complete passivity c) Equilibration, Jaynes principle, thermal states and baths d) Maxwell’s demon and Szilard’s engine, Landauer erasure e) Thermodynamics protocols for finite-size systems f) Autonomous thermal machines: master equation, continuous dynamics, steady states g) Autonomous thermal machines: types of engines, working regimes 2. Quantum clocks a) Ideal quantum clocks b) Finite Quasi-ideal clocks c) Information theory of clocks 3. Other topics in quantum foundations, out of the following: a) Measurement theory b) Quantum marginal problem c) Quantum correlations d) Quantum reference frames e) Quantum causality f) Quantum paradoxes
Resources
Lecture Notes
Provided for the majority of contents; hand-written lecturer notes for the rest.
Literature
There is no textbook as such appropriate for the course, there will be research papers pointed out during the lectures.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Advanced Topics in Quantum Information Theory
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 3 h weekly |
| exercise |
Advanced Topics in Quantum Information Theory
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)
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