Quantum Information, Computation and Communication - Hardcover

Jones, Jonathan A.; Jaksch, Dieter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107014468 ISBN 13: 9781107014466

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Quantum physics allows entirely new forms of computation and cryptography, which could perform tasks currently impossible on classical devices, leading to an explosion of new algorithms, communications protocols and suggestions for physical implementations of all these ideas. As a result, quantum information has made the transition from an exotic research topic to part of mainstream undergraduate courses in physics. Based on years of teaching experience, this textbook builds from simple fundamental concepts to cover the essentials of the field. Aimed at physics undergraduate students with a basic background in quantum mechanics, it guides readers through theory and experiment, introducing all the central concepts without getting caught up in details. Worked examples and exercises make this useful as a self-study text for those who want a brief introduction before starting on more advanced books. Solutions are available online at www.cambridge.org/9781107014466.

About this title

Book Description

Quantum information has made the transition from an exotic research topic to part of mainstream undergraduate courses in physics. Based on years of teaching experience, this textbook guides undergraduate students in physics through theory and experiment to cover the essentials of the field.

About the Author

Jonathan A. Jones is a Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford, where he lectures on quantum information. His main research interest is in NMR implementations of quantum information processing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1107014468
• ISBN 13: 9781107014466
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208