Explorations in Quantum Computing

2. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-84628-886-9
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 717 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1262 g

Reihe: Texts in Computer Science

It is believed that quantum computers will be able to perform certain tasks breathtakingly faster than classical computers and accomplish mind-boggling feats such as teleporting information, breaking supposedly "unbreakable" codes, generating true random numbers, and communicating with messages that betray the presence of eavesdropping.

Explorations in Quantum Computing explains these burgeoning developments in simple terms and describes the key technological hurdles that must be overcome in order to make quantum computers a reality. It draws upon the very latest research and uses executable software simulations to help explain the material and allow the reader to experiment with the ideas behind quantum computers. This is the ideal text for anyone wishing to learn more about the next, perhaps ultimate, computer revolution.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, Colin P.

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Programmierung: Methoden und Allgemeines
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Quantencomputer, DNA-Computing
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering Objektorientierte Softwareentwicklung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: What Is Quantum Computing.- Introduction.- Quantum Gates.- Quantum Circuits.- Quantum Universality, Computability, & Complexity.- Part II: What Can You Do With A Quantum Computer?- Performing Search With A Quantum Computer.- Code Breaking With A Quantum Computer.- Solving NP-Complete Problems With A Quantum Computer.- Quantum Simulation With A Quantum Computer.- Quantum Chemistry With A Quantum Computer.- Mathematics On A Quantum Computer.- Part III: What Can You Do With Quantum Information?- Quantum Information.- Quantum Teleportation.- Quantum Cryptography.- Part IV: Towards Practical Quantum Computers.- Quantum Error Correction.- Alternative Models Of Quantum Computation.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Colin P. Williams is Program Manager for Advanced Computing Paradigms at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, and CEO of Xtreme Energetics, Inc. an advanced solar energy company. Dr. Williams has taught quantum computing and quantum information theory as an acting Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. He has spent over a decade inspiring and leading high technology teams and building business relationships with and Silicon Valley companies. Today his interests include terrestrial and Space-based power generation, quantum computing, cognitive computing, computational material design, visualization, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computing, and remote olfaction. He was formerly a Research Scientist at Xerox PARC and a Research Assistant to Prof. Stephen W. Hawking, Cambridge University.