Quantum Continuous Variables - A Primer of Theoretical Methods

Quantum Continuous Variables introduces the theory of continuous variable quantum systems, from its foundations based on the framework of Gaussian states to modern developments, including its applications to quantum information and forthcoming quantum technologies.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Quantum Mechanics: Instructions for Use. Chapter 3: Gaussian States of Continuous Variable Systems. Chapter 4: Phase Space Methods. Chapter 5: Gaussian Operations. Chapter 6: Diffusive Dynamics and Continuous Monitoring. Chapter 7: Entanglement of Continuous Variable Systems. Chapter 8: Quantum Information Protocols with Continuous Variables. Chapter 9: A Grand Tour of Continuous Variable Platforms. Appendix A: A Note on Fermions. Appendix B: Some Notable Facts About the Symplectic Group. Appendix C: The Wiener Process. Appendix D: Selected Mathematical Lore on Quantum Channels. Appendix E: Classical and Quantum Estimation Bounds. References. Index.

About the author

Alessio Serafini earned his PhD from the University of Salerno. He is currently a Professor at University College London. His research focuses mainly on quantum optics, quantum information with continuous variables, and the theory of quantum control.

Product details

• Authors: Alessio (University College London Serafini, Serafini Alessio
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032169170
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3216917-0
• No. of pages: 344
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Miscellaneous; MATHEMATICS / General, SCIENCE / Physics / General, SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Optics, SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light, computer science, MATHEMATICS / Arithmetic, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Mathematical physics, Applied mathematics, Information technology: general issues, Laser technology and holography, Laser technology & holography, COMPUTERS / Quantum Computing, Digital and Information technology: general topics, Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics