quantum information theory

noun

Information theory adapted to deal with information held and/or handled by quantum systems, i.e., in which information is measured in qubits instead of classical bits.

Meanings

nounquantum information theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountableInformation theory adapted to deal with information held and/or handled by quantum systems, i.e., in which information is measured in qubits instead of classical bits.
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