Future study in Quantum Information Theory/Computing

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A freshman at Rutgers University is pursuing a double major in Physics and Mathematics, with a minor in Computer Science, and is seeking advice on mathematics courses to support research interests in Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Computing. The student has completed courses in Regular Differential Equations, Introductory Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Reasoning, and is required to take Partial Differential Equations for their physics major. They are considering future courses such as Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis, and Probability, and are looking for recommendations on which would best prepare them for their research focus. Additionally, they are interested in suggestions for their Computer Science minor and the necessary mathematics courses for Quantum Information and Quantum Computing, noting the importance of Lie Algebra and other advanced topics like tensor analysis, quantum mechanics, and probability.
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I am currently a freshman at rutgers university and I am planning to do a double major in Physics and Mathematics with a minor in Comp Sci. I am very much interested in the research fields of Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Computing and I was wondering if anybody could recommend a track for my mathematics courses.

For my physics major I already have to take up to Partial Diff Eq but from there I am unsure where I should focus my mathematics major. By the end of this semester I would have taken up to Regular Diff Eq as well as a course in Intro Linear Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning. Out of the possible future course tracks of Advanced Calculus, linear Algebra and Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis, probablity, or anything else I might have missed, which courses would prepare me the best for this exciting research field? Thank you in advance for any help you may offer

PS. If anybody has any recommendations for my comp sci minor that would be appreciated as well
 
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I would also like to know about all the required maths courses for QI&QC
 
Lie Algebra is a must. But, it is a hard course.
 
Lie algebra, clifford algebra, algebra, tensor analysis, quantum mechanics , advance matrix theory, Fourier analysis, algorithm analysis, topology, geometry, PDE, control and system
basic probability and statistic is also helpful too.
 
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