Dancing with Qubits: How quantum computing works and how it can change the world
Authors: Robert S. Sutor
ISBN-10: 1838827366
ISBN-13: 9781838827366
Released: 2019-11-28
Print Length 页数: 516 pages
Book Description
Explore the principles and practicalities of quantum computing
Quantum computing is making us change how we think about computers. Quantum bits,a.k.a. qubits,may make it possible to solve problems that would otherwise be intractable with current computing technology.
Dancing with Qubits starts with an overview of why quantum computing is so different from classical computing and describes several industry use cases where it may have a major impact. From there it moves on to a fuller description of classical computing and the mathematical underpinnings necessary to understand such concepts as superposition,entanglement,and interference. Next up is circuits and algorithms,both basic and more sophisticated. It then nicely moves on to provide a survey of the physics and engineering ideas behind how quantum computing hardware is built. Finally,it looks to the future and gives you a guide to understand how further developments will affect you.
Really understanding quantum computing requires a lot of math,and this book doesn’t shy away from the necessary math concepts you’ll need. Each topic is introduced and explained thoroughly,in clear English with helpful examples.
What you will learn
See how Quantum Computing works,what makes it different,and why it could be so powerful
Discover the complex,mind-bending mechanics that underpin quantum systems
Understand the necessary concepts behind classical and quantum computing
Refresh and extend your grasp of computing,quantum theory,and quantum computing
Explore the main applications of quantum computing to scientific computing,AI,and elsewhere
Comprehend the detailed overview of qubits,quantum circuits,and quantum algorithm
Contents
List of Figures
Preface
Chapter 1: Why Quantum Computing？
I Foundations
Chapter 2: They’re Not Old，They’re Classics
Chapter 3: More Numbers than You Can lmagine
Chapter 4: Planes and Circles and Spheres，Oh My
Chapter 5: Dimensions
Chapter 6: What Do You Mean “Probably”？
Ⅱ Quantum Computing
Chapter 7: One Qubit
Chapter 8: Two Qubits，Three
Chapter 9: Wiring Up the Circuits
Chapter 10: From Circuits to Algorithms
Chapter 11: Getting Physical
Chapter 12: Questions about the Future
WAfterword
Appendices
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Index
