Introduction to Optical Quantum Information Processing
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Illustrated, 4/22/2010
EAN 9780521519144, ISBN10: 0521519144
Hardcover, 504 pages, 25.9 x 19.6 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Quantum information processing offers fundamental improvements over classical information processing, such as computing power, secure communication, and high-precision measurements. However, the best way to create practical devices is not yet known. This textbook describes the techniques that are likely to be used in implementing optical quantum information processors. After developing the fundamental concepts in quantum optics and quantum information theory, the book shows how optical systems can be used to build quantum computers according to the most recent ideas. It discusses implementations based on single photons and linear optics, optically controlled atoms and solid-state systems, atomic ensembles, and optical continuous variables. This book is ideal for graduate students beginning research in optical quantum information processing. It presents the most important techniques of the field using worked examples and over 120 exercises.
Part I. Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
1. The quantum theory of light
2. Quantum information processing
3. Figures of merit
Part II. Quantum Information in Photons and Atoms
4. Photon sources and detectors
5. Quantum communication with single photons
6. Quantum computation with single photons
7. Atomic quantum information carriers
Part III. Quantum Information in Many-Body Systems
8. Quantum communication with continuous variables
9. Quantum computation with continuous variables
10. Atomic ensembles in quantum information processing
11. Solid state quantum information carriers
12. Decoherence of solid state qubits
13. Quantum metrology
Appendices
References
Index.
'The discussion of cluster state protocols and conditional optical gates is the clearest I have seen. The text includes embedded exercises for the reader, carefully constructed to illustrate important principles. ... The authors make every effort to connect the abstract theory with current experimental practice. ... As optics will necessarily form a part of future quantum information processing networks, this book is required reading for anyone wishing to stay abreast of the ongoing effort to make quantum computing a reality.' Gerard J. Milburn, Centre for Quantum Computer Technology, the University of Queensland