Quantum information : an overview

This book gives an overview for practitioners and students of quantum physics and information science.

It provides ready access to essential information on quantum information processing and communication, such as definitions, protocols and algorithms.

Quantum information science is rarely found in clear and concise form.

This book brings together this information from its various sources.

It allows researchers and students in a range of areas including physics, photonics, solid-state electronics, nuclear magnetic resonance and information technology, in their applied and theoretical branches, to have this vital material directly at hand.