TIEJ6005 QST1: Non-classicality in Quantum Theory and Beyond (JSS35) (2 cr)

By looking at quantum theory from the perspective of a more abstract operational framework one is able to study its properties in a wider context. This allows us to identify some of the physical features characteristic of quantum theory and it helps us to understand what makes quantum theory special among other possible theories. From the information-theoretic point of view this gives us insight into the resources and the advantages of quantum information processing over its classical counterpart. In this course we present the convex-geometric formulation of quantum theory, generalize it to include other convex operational theories and examine various non-classical features of quantum theory such as non-locality and measurement uncertainty in this framework.

1. basic understanding of the extent of non-classicality in quantum theory,

2. basic understanding of the convex-geometric tools needed to describe quantum theory and other operational theories

Analysis, linear algebra, basics of quantum theory