Is quantum information/computers more similar to computer science or physics?

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The discussion revolves around the intersection of physics and quantum information, particularly for those considering graduate work in this area. A participant expresses interest in quantum information but has reservations about computer science, specifically its theoretical aspects. Another contributor, who has experience with a thesis advisor specializing in quantum information, clarifies that their research focuses on matrix factorization and emphasizes that quantum information studies can be largely mathematical and theoretical, often without the need for coding or algorithms. This suggests that individuals with a strong mathematical background, such as physics majors, may find quantum information appealing despite their aversion to traditional computer science.
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Hey,

Is anyone here involved in this, or doing their grad work in this area? I was wondering how similar it is to actual computer science. I'm currently a Physics major and was interested in this field of study, but I really dislike computer science (not writing code, just the theory of it all).

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My thesis advisor is a researcher in quantum information. I think he is an expert in matrices and applid algebra. His research mainly focus on factorisation of matrices. I also audited his quantum information class, and it was nothing about matrices manipulation.
 
so it doesn't involve any coding or algorithims or anything like that?
 
that was like a survey class. Moreover, it was purely mathematical, with no computer coding at all.
 

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