0-th quantization or quantum (information) theory in 42 minutes

TL;DR

This paper provides a brief, accessible overview of quantum information theory and quantum mechanics, introducing core concepts and alternative rules for constructing quantum objects from classical ones.

Contribution

It offers a simplified, unified presentation of quantum mechanics and information theory, including alternative formulations for educational purposes.

Findings

Simplified rules for constructing quantum objects from classical objects

Introduction of alternative rules in quantum information theory

Accessible explanation suitable for a general audience

Abstract

We present a concise introduction of basic concepts in quantum information theory and quantum mechanics prepared as an introduction for a general audience. In our approach the rules of quantum mechanics are presented in a simple form of rules describing the method of constructing quantum objects corresponding to classical objects. As a byproduct of the introduced approach, we present some alternative rules and use them to describe basic ingredients of quantum information theory using different types of objects.