Classical and Quantum Information Theory: Uncertainty, Information, and Correlation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009579520)

Discover the foundations of classical and quantum information theory in the digital age with this modern introductory textbook. Familiarise yourself with core topics such as uncertainty, correlation, and entanglement before exploring modern techniques and concepts including tensor networks, quantum circuits and quantum discord. Deepen your understanding and extend your skills with over 250 thought-provoking end-of-chapter problems, with solutions for instructors, and explore curated further reading. Understand how abstract concepts connect to real-world scenarios with over 400 examples, including numerical and conceptual illustrations, and emphasising practical applications. Build confidence as chapters progressively increase in complexity, alternating between classic and quantum systems. This is the ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics, looking to master the essentials of contemporary information theory.

Author: Osvaldo Simeone
ISBN-10: 1009579525
ISBN-13: 9781009579520
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/19/2026
Pages: 922
Format: Hardcover