Quantum foundations

Abstract

It's sometimes said that the field of quantum information and computing ought to be called applied quantum foundations. That's because so many of the ideas that first arose when scientists began thinking deeply about the mysteries of quantum theory-entanglement, Bell inequality violations, parallel worlds, interference of probabilities, and quantum contextuality- are now seen to be resources for attaining feats in information processing unimaginable in a classical world. Not only has Reviews of Modern Physics (RMP) nurtured that vibrant young field, it deserves credit for laying its very foundation.