A Short Introduction to Quantum Information and Quantum Computation

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-0-521-86056-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 178 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 497 g

Quantum information and computation is a rapidly expanding and cross-disciplinary subject. This book gives a self-contained introduction to the field for physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists who want to know more about this exciting subject. After a step-by-step introduction to the quantum bit (qubit) and its main properties, the author presents the necessary background in quantum mechanics. The core of the subject, quantum computation, is illustrated by a detailed treatment of three quantum algorithms: Deutsch, Grover and Shor. The final chapters are devoted to the physical implementation of quantum computers, including the most recent aspects, such as superconducting qubits and quantum dots, and to a short account of quantum information. Written at a level suitable for undergraduates in physical sciences, no previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is assumed, and only elementary notions of physics are required. The book includes many short exercises, with solutions available to instructors through [e-mail].

Autoren/Hrsg.

Le Bellac, Michel

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Mathematik für Informatiker
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Quantenoptik, Nichtlineare Optik, Laserphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Quantencomputer, DNA-Computing

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. What is a qubit?; 3. Manipulating qubits; 4. Quantum correlations; 5. Introduction to quantum computing; 6. Physical realizations; 7. Quantum information; References; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Le Bellac, Michel
Michel Le Bellac is Emeritus Professor at the University of Nice. He has published three other books with Cambridge University Press: Thermal Field Theory (1996), Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Thermodynamics (with Fabrice Mortessagne and G. George Batrouni, 2004) and Quantum Physics (2006).