Objetivo We aim to pursue studies in the areas of randomised, approximate, and quantum computation. Our investigations will cover novel and enhanced methods for the design and analysis of efficient randomised and quantum algorithms for problems of measurement and communication theory, which are totally intractable by existing methods.We aim to pursue studies in the areas of randomised, approximate, and quantum computation. Our investigations will cover novel and enhanced methods for the design and analysis of efficient randomised and quantum algorithms for problems of measurement and communication theory, which are totally intractable by existing methods.OBJECTIVES1. To examine the foundations of randomised, approximate and quantum computation.2. To obtain new improved methods for the design and analysis of efficient randomised and quantum algorithms for problems particularly in the areas of optimisation, measurement and communications.3. To understand what are the basic characteristics of a problem, which make it impossible to even obtain good approximate answers.DESCRIPTION OF WORKWe intend to carry out the following programme:1. To study at the fundamental level the power of randomised versus quantum computation; particularly with reference to approximate computation. A major focus of our work will be the Hidden Subgroup problem, which seems to be a key separator between random/quantum computation. The other main problem will be to relate the quantum class BQP with the classical (Turing) hierarchy.2. To obtain improved faster or better approximation algorithms for key benchwork problems of optimisation and measurement. Members of the Bonn and Paris groups have already developed fast (polynomial time) good approximation schemes for a range of problems, which have certain "nice features". It is hoped to extend these ideas to other technical problems, which do not have these properties.3. To apply the techniques developed to a selection of practical problems in biological science and communications. In order to achieve this we hope to combine the expertise developed in constructing and analysing protocols by the Edinburgh and Bonn groups with the practical know-how developed in Oxford and Lund to obtain practical algorithms, which are based on theory rather than the existing ad hoc methods. Ámbito científico natural sciencesbiological sciences Programa(s) FP5-IST - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on a "User-friendly information society, 1998-2002" Tema(s) 1.1.2.-8.2 - Concerted actions and thematic networks Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación THN - Thematic network contracts Coordinador THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección UNIVERSITY OFFICES, WELLINGTON SQUARE OX1 2JD OXFORD Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (6) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo LUNDS UNIVERSITET Suecia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección PARADISGATAN 5C 221 00 LUND Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos RHEINISCHE FRIEDRICH-WILHELMS-UNIVERSITAET BONN Alemania Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección REGINA-PACIS-WEG 3 53113 BONN Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH BRIDGE EH8 9YL EDINBURGH Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Israel Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección HERZEL STREET 2 76100 REHOVOT Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITE DE PARIS XI PARIS-SUD Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 15, RUE GEORGES CLEMENCEAU 91405 ORSAY CEDEX Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección WOODHOUSE LANE LS2 9JT LEEDS Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos
