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===== Density Operator Prerequisites =====
Before learning about the density operator, students should:
  * Know postulates 1-5 of quantum mechanics.
  * Have experience using quantum operators in both bra-ket and matrix notation.
  * Know how to perform the outer product of two quantum state vectors.
  * Previous experience with matrix operations, particularly the trace, is useful.

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