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  • Cited by 11
  • Edited by Olimpia Lombardi, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Sebastian Fortin, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Federico Holik, National University of La Plata, Argentina, and National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Cristian López, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and National Council of Scientific and Technical Research
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
July 2017
Print publication year:
2017
Online ISBN:
9781316494233
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316494233
Subjects:
Physics and Astronomy, History, Philosophy and Foundations of Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Information and Quantum Computation
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Book description

Combining physics and philosophy, this is a uniquely interdisciplinary examination of quantum information science which provides an up-to-date examination of developments in this field. The authors provide coherent definitions and theories of information, taking clearly defined approaches to considering information in connection with quantum mechanics, probability, and correlations. Concepts addressed include entanglement of quantum states, the relation of quantum correlations to quantum information, and the meaning of the informational approach for the foundations of quantum mechanics. Furthermore, the mathematical concept of information in the communicational context, and the notion of pragmatic information are considered. Suitable as both a discussion of the conceptual and philosophical problems of this field and a comprehensive stand-alone introduction, this book will benefit both experienced and new researchers in quantum information and the philosophy of physics.

Reviews

'This book debates the topic of quantum information from both a physical and philosophical perspective, addressing the main questions about its nature. … Providing an interdisciplinary examination of quantum information science, this book is aimed at philosophers of science, quantum physicists and information-technology experts who are interested in delving into the multiple conceptual and philosophical problems inherent to this recently born field of research.'

Source: CERN Courier

'What is Quantum Information? is a convenient reference point for discussions in that region where physics and philosophy intermingle.'

Blake C. Stacey Source: Theoria

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