Quantum Computing Explained
Wiley - IEEE
1. Edition January 2008
352 Pages, Hardcover
Practical Approach Book
Short Description
Taking quantum computing out of the realm of theoretical physics, Quantum Computing Explained is a self-contained text that teaches the necessary tools and presents the topic in a clear and conversational tone for the non-physicist. Featuring a large number of solved examples plus additional problems to help readers reinforce what they've learned, problems are solved explicitly in the text so the reader can see how Quantum Computing is done with their own eyes, rather than be left to figure it out on their own.
A self-contained treatment of the fundamentals of quantum computing
This clear, practical book takes quantum computing out of the realm of theoretical physics and teaches the fundamentals of the field to students and professionals who have not had training in quantum computing or quantum information theory, including computer scientists, programmers, electrical engineers, mathematicians, physics students, and chemists. The author cuts through the conventions of typical jargon-laden physics books and instead presents the material through his unique "how-to" approach and friendly, conversational style.
Readers will learn how to carry out calculations with explicit details and will gain a fundamental grasp of:
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Quantum mechanics
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Quantum computation
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Teleportation
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Quantum cryptography
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Entanglement
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Quantum algorithms
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Error correction
A number of worked examples are included so readers can see how quantum computing is done with their own eyes, while answers to similar end-of-chapter problems are provided for readers to check their own work as they learn to master the information.
Ideal for professionals and graduate-level students alike, Quantum Computing Explained delivers the fundamentals of quantum computing readers need to be able to understand current research papers and go on to study more advanced quantum texts.
Chapter 2: Qubits and Quantum States.
Chapter 3: Matrices and Operators.
Chapter 4: Tensor Products.
Chapter 5: The Density Operator for a Pure state.
Chapter 6: Quantum Measurement Theory.
Chapter 7: Entanglement.
Chapter 8: Classical Logic Gates.
Chapter 9: Quantum Algorithms.
Chapter 10: Applications of Entanglement.
Chapter 11: Quantum Cryptography.
Chapter 12: Quantum Noise and Error Correction.
Chapter 13: Tools of Quantum Information Theory.
