Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (Cambridge Series on Information and the Natural Sciences)

Nielsen, Michael A.; Chuang, Isaac L.

ISBN 10: 0521635039 / ISBN 13: 9780521635035

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

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Title: Quantum Computation and Quantum Information ...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

In this first comprehensive introduction to the main ideas and techniques of quantum computation and information, Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang ask the question: What are the ultimate physical limits to computation and communication? They detail such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and quantum error correction. A wealth of accompanying figures and exercises illustrate and develop the material in more depth. They describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than familiar "classical" computers, and the real-world implementation of quantum computers. Their book concludes with an explanation of how quantum states can be used to perform remarkable feats of communication, and of how it is possible to protect quantum states against the effects of noise.

Book Description:

This text is the first comprehensive introduction to an exciting new cross-disciplinary field which utilizes the strange effects of quantum mechanics to enable information processing and computing feats that would be impossible on traditional 'classical' computers. The authors describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than familiar 'classical' computers, and the real-world implementation of quantum computers. This book will provide an in-depth knowledge of the subject to readers without any background in the field.