Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around identifying a specific quantum textbook that features a model theory represented with boxes and arrows. Participants explore various possibilities, including the context of quantum physics, quantum information, and quantum computing, while considering the authorship and publication date.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant recalls a textbook that develops model theory in an elementary context, possibly related to quantum physics or information, authored by two individuals from a UK institution and published around 2019.
- Another participant suggests Susskind's "Theoretical Minimum on QM," noting it has two authors and starts with a simple qubit state system, but it was published in 2014, which does not match the original query.
- A participant proposes a different book, indicating it is in its 10th iteration, but the original poster dismisses it as a classic they would remember.
- ChatGPT is referenced as a source for potential book identification, suggesting "Quantum Theory, Information and Foundations" by Milburn and Maroney, which was published in 2019 and includes diagrams with boxes and arrows. However, the original poster expresses skepticism about the book's existence.
- Another participant humorously suggests checking the Oxbridge faculty list for names that might trigger memories, implying that this could be a more reliable method than using AI.
- One participant identifies "Picturing Quantum Processes" by Coecke and Kissinger as a potential match, which is later confirmed by the original poster as the correct book.
- A later reply mentions "Quantum Theory from First Principles" by D'Ariano et al., suggesting it uses a similar diagrammatic approach but is more concise and rigorous.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the initial book suggestion, but agreement is found when "Picturing Quantum Processes" is identified as the correct title. There remains uncertainty regarding the validity of the book suggested by ChatGPT.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express doubt about the existence of certain suggested books, highlighting the potential for misinformation from AI sources. The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with the titles mentioned and their respective publication details.
