A Shortcut Through Time : The Path to a Quantum Computer

Description: George Johnson’s accessible introduction to quantum computing, explaining the scientific discoveries and theoretical developments that led from classical computation toward quantum machines. Johnson discusses quantum information, superposition, entanglement, algorithms, and the practical difficulties involved in constructing a working quantum computer. First British edition, published by Jonathan Cape in 2003. The American edition was published the same year by Alfred A. Knopf. 204 pages. Detailed Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket. Black boards and binding remain firm. Pages show mild age toning, particularly along the edges. A small handling mark or shallow irregularity is visible at the upper page edge. Dust jacket shows rubbing, surface scratches, light creasing, and edge and corner wear, with small areas of wear at the spine ends. Jacket remains bright and is not price-clipped based on the available photographs. No ownership inscriptions or writing observed. Significance / Collector Appeal: An early-2000s account of quantum computing written before the field entered mainstream technological discussion. The British first edition is less commonly encountered in the United States than the Knopf edition and will appeal to collectors of computing history, quantum physics, and popular science. Shipping and Returns: Carefully packed and shipped by KC Midwest Books. Domestic shipping by USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. International shipping available at cost. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies SCI 4b.…