Picturing Quantum Processes

by Coecke, Bob

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Title Statements

Full title :Picturing Quantum Processes.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2017.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:West Nyack
Language:eng
Publication Date:2017.

Notes

5.3.1 Linear Maps and Hilbert Spaces from Diagrams.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (848 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781316219317, 1316219313
oclc:ocn978631484
LC Classification:QC174.12.C57 2017
Dewey Decimal:530.12

Cover; Half-title; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 The Penguins and the Polar Bear; 1.2 So What's New?; 1.2.1 A New Attitude to Quantum Theory: 'Features'; 1.2.2 A New Form of Mathematics: 'Diagrams'; 1.2.3 A New Foundation for Physics: 'Process Theories'; 1.2.4 A New Paradigm: 'Quantum Picturalism'; 1.3 Historical Notes and References; 2 Guide to Reading This Textbook; 2.1 Who Are You and What Do You Want?; 2.2 The Menu; 2.2.1 How Diagrams Evolve in This Book; 2.2.2 Hollywood-Style Trailer; 2.2.3 Some Intermediate Symbolic Pollution.

2.2.4 Summaries, Historical Notes, References, Epigraphs2.2.5 Starred Headings and Advanced Material Sections; 2.3 FAQ; 3 Processes as Diagrams; 3.1 From Processes to Diagrams; 3.1.1 Processes as Boxes and Systems as Wires; 3.1.2 Process Theories; 3.1.3 Diagrams Are Mathematics; 3.1.4 Process Equations; 3.1.5 Diagram Substitution; 3.2 Circuit Diagrams; 3.2.1 Parallel Composition; 3.2.2 Sequential Composition; 3.2.3 Two Equivalent Definitions of Circuits; 3.2.4 Diagrams Beat Algebra; 3.3 Functions and Relations as Processes; 3.3.1 Sets; 3.3.2 Functions; 3.3.3 Relations.

3.3.4 Functions versus Relati…