This research investigates the role of feedback in communication, the intrinsic loss of information in the joints of a communication network, and the use of quantum entanglement as a communication resource for the quantum multiple access channel.

Approaches to the unsolved problem of Gaussian feedback capacity (using convex duality, optimal filtering, and Schalkwijk-Kailath style feedback correction to obtain capacity) and to the Gaussian relay channel (using binning in an optimal way to make optimal use of the downlink capacity) are being pursued. Applications include sensor networks.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Communication Foundations (CCF)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0515303
Program Officer
William H Tranter
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-07-01
Budget End
2009-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$369,188
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94304