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Minds of Metal: The Evolution and Essence of AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics: Handbook for Everyone
Set off on an engaging exploration of advanced technology with “Minds of Metal.” This detailed guide simplifies the intricate realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Robotics, making them approachable for everyone from novices to tech enthusiasts.
Trace the Development: Journey through the intriguing history of AI and robotics, from their origins in ancient myths to today’s groundbreaking technologies. Learn about the key events and innovators who have steered technological advancement.
The Heart of AI: Delve into the fundamental principles and ideas behind AI. Understand neural networks, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Discover how these technologies are transforming industries and enhancing lives.
Clarifying Machine Learning: This section explains the algorithms and methods that underpin machine learning. Expect straightforward explanations and real-world examples, covering everything from decision trees to predictive analytics.
The World of Robotics: Enter the realm of robotics, where machines come alive. Learn about the mechanics, programming, and potential of robots in various fields, including healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration.
A Guide for All: “Minds of Metal” caters to both the curious newcomer and the experienced tech aficionado. It includes a glossary to help you understand AI terminology, along with discussions on the ethical use of these technologies.
Peering into the Future: This book does more than just explain AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics. It also offers a look into the thrilling future they hold. Grasp the ethical challenges, societal impacts, and potential opportunities that await.
Ready to explore the minds of metal? “Minds of Metal” is your gateway to comprehending, exploring, and appreciating the technological wonders shaping our era. Suitable for students, professionals, or anyone curious about the future, this book provides the knowledge required to navigate the world of AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics.
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Minecraft Master Builds: The official illustrated book for experienced Minecrafters showcasing a world of stunning creations and exclusive interviews with the builders behind them!
The definitive book on Minecraft’s greatest creations.
Minecraft is the global phenomenon inspiring people across the world to unleash their imaginations. Minecraft Master Builds showcases the creations that have taken the game to new levels, and introduces the builders behind them.
Explore awe-inspiring vistas as the pages take you from stunning underwater sculptures to monumental space panoramas, or travel through time to visit grand medieval towns and futuristic cityscapes.
Minecraft Master Builds is packed with beautifully rendered illustrations of each colossal creation, highlighting the painstaking details that make these builds masterful. Featuring exclusive interviews from the builders that provide insight into their design and creation, plus a foreword written by Mojang game tech lead and content creator slicedlime, this must-have book is perfect for Minecraft fans, aspiring builders, and anyone looking for inspiration!
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Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress: An Official Mojang Book
Have you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress.Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique.
Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages.
Note: This book has been designed to mimic job-site engineering plans. The marks and scuffs on the pages are an intentional design element.
Collect all of the official Minecraft books:
Minecraft: The Island
Minecraft: The Crash
Minecraft: The Lost Journals
Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets
Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress
Minecraft: Guide to Exploration
Minecraft: Guide to Creative
Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End
Minecraft: Guide to Redstone
Minecraft: Mobestiary
Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions
Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames
Minecraft: Guide to Farming
Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure
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Murach’s HTML and CSS: Training & Reference
Until now, my websites looked great but have been coded with what seems like duct-tape and bubble-gum’ methods, just for appearances and not for professionalism or compliance. This book taught me all that is possible with HTML and CSS coding. What a game changer! That’s what one web designer posted about a previous edition of Murach’s HTML and CSS. Now, this 5th Edition updates and improves all the HTML and CSS content in the book…and it’s in full color so it’s easier than ever to learn from it. In fact, whether you’re a web designer, a JavaScript programmer, a server-side programmer, or a rookie, this book delivers all the HTML and CSS skills that you need on the job. This book begins with an 8-chapter hands-on course that teaches you HTML and CSS from scratch, including the latest HTML and CSS features. This short course ends with a chapter that teaches you how to use fluid design and media queries to implement Responsive Web Design so your pages will look good and work right on any screen, from phone to tablet to desktop. After that, the unique design of this book lets you go on to any other chapter to learn new skills whenever you need them. For example, chapters 9 and 10 show you how to use Flexible Box and Grid Layout. Chapter 13 shows you how to work with forms and data validation. Chapter 14 shows you how to enhance a site with video clips. Chapter 15 shows you how to use CSS transitions, transforms, and animations. Chapters 16 and 17 show you how to design and deploy a website. And chapter 18 introduces you to JavaScript, a must-have language that’s the next step for many web developers. One final point: After teaching you all the HTML and CSS skills that you need, this book becomes the best on-the-job reference you’ve ever used.Read more
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My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Digital Technology
Exam board: CCEA
Level: GCSE
Subject: Digital Technology
First teaching: September 2017
First exams: Summer 2019Target success in CCEA GCSE Digital Technology, whichever route you choose, with our proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key coverage of the three examined units – Digital Technology, Digital Development Concepts and Digital Development Practice – is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.
With My Revision Notes, every student can:Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage.
Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with a sample paper included within the book.
Improve exam technique through tips written by leading authors and develop an understanding of assessment requirements of the examined units.
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My Revision Notes: OCR Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia L 1 / 2: Pre-production skills and Creating digital graphics
Written by experienced author Kevin Wells, this is the only revision guide aimed specifically at helping students prepare for the mandatory examined unit Pre-Production Skills; unlock your students full potential with this step-by-step revision guide that provides the key content you need to know and guidance on how to apply it to achieve your best grade.
– Encourages active revision by combining topic coverage with a variety of ‘Test Yourself’ activities and formal exam-style questions
– Improves your exam technique through examiner tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
– Provides opportunities to improve your understanding and practise key IT skills for the mandatory examination
– Makes revision manageable by condensing topics into easy-to-revise chunks with handy end-of topic summaries
– Enables you to get exam ready with quick quizzes and answers to activities available online
– Helps you plan and pace your revision using the revision planner
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Networking All-in-One For Dummies, 8th Edition (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Your ultimate one-stop networking reference
Designed to replace that groaning shelf-load of dull networking books you’d otherwise have to buy and house, Networking All-in-One For Dummies covers all the basic and not-so-basic information you need to get a network up and running. It also helps you keep it running as it grows more complicated, develops bugs, and encounters all the fun sorts of trouble you expect from a complex system. Ideal both as a starter for newbie administrators and as a handy quick reference for pros, this book is built for speed, allowing you to get past all the basics―like installing and configuring hardware and software, planning your network design, and managing cloud services―so you can get on with what your network is actually intended to do.
In a friendly, jargon-free style, Doug Lowe―an experienced IT Director and prolific tech author―covers the essential, up-to-date information for networking in systems such as Linux and Windows 10 and clues you in on best practices for security, mobile, and more. Each of the nine minibooks demystifies the basics of one key area of network management.
- Plan and administrate your network
- Implement virtualization
- Get your head around networking in the Cloud
- Lock down your security protocols
The best thing about this book? You don’t have to read it all at once to get things done; once you’ve solved the specific issue at hand, you can put it down again and get on with your life. And the next time you need it, it’ll have you covered.
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Nikon Z8: Exclusive Guide for Beginners and Expert
Achieve New Heights with Your Photography!
I’m pleased to introduce the Nikon Z8 Handbook; the comprehensive guide to making the most of the exceptional Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. This book was written to give photographers of all experience levels in-depth knowledge, practical guidance, and cutting-edge techniques to advance their photography.
Beyond the basics, this manual provides in-depth explanations of the Nikon Z8’s extra features and customization choices. Learn how to utilize the camera’s straightforward menu system, take advantage of the built-in image stabilization, and explore the benefits of the electronic viewfinder. With the aid of step-by-step instructions, you can adapt the camera to your particular shooting style, creating a smooth and efficient workflow.
The Nikon Z8’s revolutionary full-frame sensor, which has an exceptional resolution, is at its core. This manual explores the capabilities of the sensor and explains how to enhance image quality, record minute details, and produce amazingly sharp images. Unlock the actual power of resolution by learning about the sensor’s cutting-edge technology, pixel layout, and efficient post-processing methods.
In this Nikon Z8 Guidebook, the several choices offered by the Z-mount system are investigated. Discover a wide range of exceptional lenses designed particularly for the Z-series cameras and discover how different lenses may influence your capacity for creative expression. This book provides instructions on lens selection, usage advice, and methods to record your vision with the highest level of detail and accuracy.
This manual explores the various autofocus settings, including as single-point, wide-area, and tracking, and explains when and how to use each setting effectively. Learn how to adjust focus settings, comprehend the camera’s subject identification algorithms, and perfect tactics for accurately and confidently shooting moving subjects.
With the help of this Nikon Z8 Guidebook, you’ll be able to pursue fresh creative endeavors. Learn how to use cutting-edge shooting techniques like time-lapse and multiple exposure to efficiently create amazing visual storytelling. With the insights from the manual on composition, lighting, and post-processing workflows, you can unleash your artistic potential and create photos that are genuinely unique.
This Nikon Z8 manual is your key reference for learning this remarkable camera, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fervent enthusiast. This manual will enable you to push limits, capture amazing moments, and raise your photography to new heights of perfection with the Nikon Z8.Read more
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Numerical Python: Scientific Computing and Data Science Applications with Numpy, SciPy and Matplotlib
Leverage the numerical and mathematical modules in Python and its standard library as well as popular open source numerical Python packages like NumPy, SciPy, FiPy, matplotlib and more. This fully revised edition, updated with the latest details of each package and changes to Jupyter projects, demonstrates how to numerically compute solutions and mathematically model applications in big data, cloud computing, financial engineering, business management and more.
Numerical Python, Second Edition, presents many brand-new case study examples of applications in data science and statistics using Python, along with extensions to many previous examples. Each of these demonstrates the power of Python for rapid development and exploratory computing due to its simple and high-level syntax and multiple options for data analysis.
After reading this book, readers will be familiar with many computing techniques including array-based and symbolic computing, visualization and numerical file I/O, equation solving, optimization, interpolation and integration, and domain-specific computational problems, such as differential equation solving, data analysis, statistical modeling and machine learning.
What You’ll Learn
- Work with vectors and matrices using NumPy
- Plot and visualize data with Matplotlib
- Perform data analysis tasks with Pandas and SciPy
- Review statistical modeling and machine learning with statsmodels and scikit-learn
- Optimize Python code using Numba and Cython
Who This Book Is For
Developers who want to understand how to use Python and its related ecosystem for numerical computing.
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OCaml Scientific Computing: Functional Programming in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)
This book is about the harmonious synthesis of functional programming and numerical computation. It shows how the expressiveness of OCaml allows for fast and safe development of data science applications. Step by step, the authors build up to use cases drawn from many areas of Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI, and then delve into how to deploy at scale, using parallel, distributed, and accelerated frameworks to gain all the advantages of cloud computing environments.
To this end, the book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different area. Part I begins by introducing how basic numerical techniques are performed in OCaml, including classical mathematical topics (interpolation and quadrature), statistics, and linear algebra. It moves on from using only scalar values to multi-dimensional arrays, introducing the tensor and Ndarray, core data types in any numerical computing system. It concludes with two more classical numerical computing topics, the solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Signal Processing, as well as introducing the visualization module we use throughout this book. Part II is dedicated to advanced optimization techniques that are core to most current popular data science fields. We do not focus only on applications but also on the basic building blocks, starting with Algorithmic Differentiation, the most crucial building block that in turn enables Deep Neural Networks. We follow this with chapters on Optimization and Regression, also used in building Deep Neural Networks. We then introduce Deep Neural Networks as well as topic modelling in Natural Language Processing (NLP), two advanced and currently very active fields in both industry and academia. Part III collects a range of case studies demonstrating how you can build a complete numerical application quickly from scratch using Owl. The cases presented include computer vision and recommender systems.
This book aims at anyone with a basic knowledge of functional programming and a desire to explore the world of scientific computing, whether to generally explore the field in the round, to build applications for particular topics, or to deep-dive into how numerical systems are constructed. It does not assume strict ordering in reading – readers can simply jump to the topic that interests them most.
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Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies
Say hello to Office productivity with this one-stop referenceWith Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies, you can get up and running with Microsoft’s legendary software suite. This update covers all the tweaks you can find in the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. You’ll also learn how to make these apps work harder for you, because we dig deep into the tips and features that casual Office users might not know about. This edition also offers expanded coverage of Teams and other collaborative tools, so you can nail working from home, or just get a few of those meetings out of the way without having to leave your desk.
How can you quickly give documents the same format in Word? What was that one useful Excel function, again? And how does setting up a meeting on Teams work? Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies serves up quick and simple answers to these questions, along with hundreds of other answers you’re expected to know when you work in Office.
- Learn how Microsoft Office works and get the most out of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Make amazing charts and graphs that you can plug into your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Get better at working collaboratively with file sharing options and other neat features
- Do more, faster with expert tips and guidance on the full suite of Office software for 2021
Whether you’re new to Office or just need a refresher for the newest updates, the nine mini-books inside are your keys to getting stuff done.
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Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
The deepest reference on Microsoft’s productivity service
Office 365 offers the same productivity power as past versions of Microsoft Office along with tools designed to boost collaboration in the workplace and instant access to the latest Office updates without buying a whole new software package. It’s an ideal solution for both the office and home use.
The author of the bestselling Office All-in-One For Dummies shares his advice on how to navigate the nuts and bolts of getting things done with Office 365. Look inside for step-by-step instructions on Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and OneNote along with a dive into the cloud services that come with Office 365.
- Access Office 365
- Make sense of common Office tasks
- Use Excel, Word, outlook, PowerPoint and more
- Take advantage of 365 online services
If you’re a home or business user interested in having a complete reference on the suite, this book has you covered.
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Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Multiply your productivity with the world’s most straightforward guide to the world’s most popular office softwareMicrosoft Office 365 contains straightforward tools for virtually every office task you could possibly think of. And learning how to use this powerful software is much easier than you might expect! With the latest edition of Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies, you’ll get a grip on some of the most popular and effective office software on the planet, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and Teams.
This expanded handbook walks you through the ins and outs of reviewing and composing documents with Word, hosting and joining meetings with Teams, crunching numbers with Excel, and answering emails with Outlook. And it’s ideal for anyone who’s brand new to Office and those who just need a quick refresher on the latest useful updates from Microsoft.
In this one-stop reference, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step instructions on the installation, maintenance, and navigation of all the critical components of Office 365
- Guidance for using Office 365’s built-in online and cloud functionality
- Complete explanations of what every part of Office 365 is used for and how to apply them to your life
Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies is the last handbook you’ll ever need to apply Microsoft’s world-famous software suite to countless everyday tasks.
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Once Upon an Algorithm: How Stories Explain Computing
How Hansel and Gretel, Sherlock Holmes, the movie Groundhog Day, Harry Potter, and other familiar stories illustrate the concepts of computing.Picture a computer scientist, staring at a screen and clicking away frantically on a keyboard, hacking into a system, or perhaps developing an app. Now delete that picture. In Once Upon an Algorithm, Martin Erwig explains computation as something that takes place beyond electronic computers, and computer science as the study of systematic problem solving. Erwig points out that many daily activities involve problem solving. Getting up in the morning, for example: You get up, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast. This simple daily routine solves a recurring problem through a series of well-defined steps. In computer science, such a routine is called an algorithm.
Erwig illustrates a series of concepts in computing with examples from daily life and familiar stories. Hansel and Gretel, for example, execute an algorithm to get home from the forest. The movie Groundhog Day illustrates the problem of unsolvability; Sherlock Holmes manipulates data structures when solving a crime; the magic in Harry Potter’s world is understood through types and abstraction; and Indiana Jones demonstrates the complexity of searching. Along the way, Erwig also discusses representations and different ways to organize data; “intractable” problems; language, syntax, and ambiguity; control structures, loops, and the halting problem; different forms of recursion; and rules for finding errors in algorithms.
This engaging book explains computation accessibly and shows its relevance to daily life. Something to think about next time we execute the algorithm of getting up in the morning.
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Online Dating For Dummies
Chances are, you’ve heard about Internet dating from a friend, or an online banner ad has caught your eye. If you’ve given online dating a passing consideration, you may have some fears from all those graphic horror stories that jar your senses – and your sensibilities. Or you may think that meeting people via the Internet is only for the disenfranchised or socially unskilled.From their own experiences, 20 million people can tell you otherwise. Online Dating For Dummies will get you off the fence and on the Internet dating path – with the skill of a seasoned pro. Like your best friend, this fun reference will give you the straight scoop on
- Gearing up with the right computer hardware
- Overcoming preconceived notions of who is online
- Talking the online lingo
- Enjoying conversation in chat rooms
- Considering date site options
- Establishing your screen identity
- Facing the consequences of not posting a photo
Internet dating is growing at double-digit rates every year, while other forms of finding a connection are flat or falling off. Internet dating, although far from perfect, is becoming the most effective and efficient method of getting introduced to a large number of available singles. Online Dating For Dummies shows you how to get your feet wet and how to dive in, making informed choices and exercising good judgment as you
- Sign up for a trial run on a dating site
- Try to describe yourself for your personal profile
- Initiate your first e-mail contact
- Make your first in-person meeting memorable
- Identify frauds and players
- Figure out what not to do if you really want to meet someone
Jumping into online dating with no preparation at all is possible – but not practical. If you follow the techniques in this friendly guide, your odds of meeting great potential matches will greatly improve, and you’ll have far more fun in the process.
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OpenCL Programming Guide (OpenGL)
Using the new OpenCL (Open Computing Language) standard, you can write applications that access all available programming resources: CPUs, GPUs, and other processors such as DSPs and the Cell/B.E. processor. Already implemented by Apple, AMD, Intel, IBM, NVIDIA, and other leaders, OpenCL has outstanding potential for PCs, servers, handheld/embedded devices, high performance computing, and even cloud systems. This is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and practical guide to OpenCL 1.1 specifically for working developers and software architects.Written by five leading OpenCL authorities, OpenCL Programming Guide covers the entire specification. It reviews key use cases, shows how OpenCL can express a wide range of parallel algorithms, and offers complete reference material on both the API and OpenCL C programming language.
Through complete case studies and downloadable code examples, the authors show how to write complex parallel programs that decompose workloads across many different devices. They also present all the essentials of OpenCL software performance optimization, including probing and adapting to hardware. Coverage includes
- Understanding OpenCL’s architecture, concepts, terminology, goals, and rationale
- Programming with OpenCL C and the runtime API
- Using buffers, sub-buffers, images, samplers, and events
- Sharing and synchronizing data with OpenGL and Microsoft’s Direct3D
- Simplifying development with the C++ Wrapper API
- Using OpenCL Embedded Profiles to support devices ranging from cellphones to supercomputer nodes
- Case studies dealing with physics simulation; image and signal processing, such as image histograms, edge detection filters, Fast Fourier Transforms, and optical flow; math libraries, such as matrix multiplication and high-performance sparse matrix multiplication; and more
- Source code for this book is available at https://code.google.com/p/opencl-book-samples/
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OpenGL ES 3.0 Programming Guide (2nd Edition)
OpenGL® ES™ is the industry’s leading software interface and graphics library for rendering sophisticated 3D graphics on handheld and embedded devices. The newest version, OpenGL ES 3.0, makes it possible to create stunning visuals for new games and apps, without compromising device performance or battery life. In the OpenGL ® ES ™ 3.0 Programming Guide, Second Edition, the authors cover the entire API and Shading Language. They carefully introduce OpenGL ES 3.0 features such as shadow mapping, instancing, multiple render targets, uniform buffer objects, texture compression, program binaries, and transform feedback. Through detailed, downloadable C-based code examples, you’ll learn how to set up and program every aspect of the graphics pipeline. Step by step, you’ll move from introductory techniques all the way to advanced per-pixel lighting and particle systems. Throughout, you’ll find cutting-edge tips for optimizing performance, maximizing efficiency with both the API and hardware, and fully leveraging OpenGL ES 3.0 in a wide spectrum of applications. All code has been built and tested on iOS 7, Android 4.3, Windows (OpenGL ES 3.0 Emulation), and Ubuntu Linux, and the authors demonstrate how to build OpenGL ES code for each platform. Coverage includes EGL API: communicating with the native windowing system, choosing configurations, and creating rendering contexts and surfaces Shaders: creating and attaching shader objects; compiling shaders; checking for compile errors; creating, linking, and querying program objects; and using source shaders and program binaries OpenGL ES Shading Language: variables, types, constructors, structures, arrays, attributes, uniform blocks, I/O variables, precision qualifiers, and invariance Geometry, vertices, and primitives: inputting geometry into the pipeline, and assembling it into primitives 2D/3D, Cubemap, Array texturing: creation, loading, and rendering; texture wrap modes, filtering, and formats; compressed textures, sampler objects, immutable textures, pixel unpack buffer objects, and mipmapping Fragment shaders: multitexturing, fog, alpha test, and user clip planes Fragment operations: scissor, stencil, and depth tests; multisampling, blending, and dithering Framebuffer objects: rendering to offscreen surfaces for advanced effects Advanced rendering: per-pixel lighting, environment mapping, particle systems, image post-processing, procedural textures, shadow mapping, terrain, and projective texturing Sync objects and fences: synchronizing within host application and GPU execution This edition of the book includes a color insert of the OpenGL ES 3.0 API and OpenGL ES Shading Language 3.0 Reference Cards created by Khronos. The reference cards contain a complete list of all of the functions in OpenGL ES 3.0 along with all of the types, operators, qualifiers, built-ins, and functions in the OpenGL ES Shading Language.Read more
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OpenGL Superbible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference
OpenGL® SuperBible, Seventh Edition, is the definitive programmer’s guide, tutorial, and reference for OpenGL 4.5, the world’s leading 3D API for real-time computer graphics. The best introduction for any developer, it clearly explains OpenGL’s newest APIs; key extensions; shaders; and essential, related concepts. You’ll find up-to-date, hands-on guidance for all facets of modern OpenGL development―both desktop and mobile.
The authors explain what OpenGL does, how it connects to the graphics pipeline, and how it manages huge datasets to deliver compelling experiences. Step by step, they present increasingly sophisticated techniques, illuminating key concepts with worked examples. They introduce OpenGL on several popular platforms, and offer up-to-date best practices and performance advice.
This revised and updated edition introduces many new OpenGL 4.5 features, including important ARB and KHR extensions that are now part of the standard. It thoroughly covers the latest Approaching Zero Driver Overhead (AZDO) performance features, and demonstrates key enhancements with new example applications.
Coverage includes
- A practical introduction to real-time 3D graphics, including foundational math
- Core techniques for rendering, transformations, and texturing
- Shaders and the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL) in depth
- Vertex processing, drawing commands, primitives, fragments, and framebuffers
- Compute shaders: harnessing graphics cards for more than graphics
- Pipeline monitoring and control
- Managing, loading, and arbitrating access to data
- Building larger applications and deploying them across platforms
- Advanced rendering: light simulation, artistic and non-photorealistic effects, and more
- Reducing CPU overhead and analyzing GPU behavior
- Supercharging performance with persistent maps, bindless textures, and fine-grained synchronization
- Preventing and debugging errors
- New applications: texture compression, text drawing, font rendering with distance fields, high-quality texture filtering, and OpenMP
Bonus material and sample code are available at openglsuperbible.com.
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Parallel and High Performance Computing
Complex calculations, like training deep learning models or running large-scale simulations, can take an extremely long time. Efficient parallel programming can save hours―or even days―of computing time. Parallel and High Performance Computing shows you how to deliver faster run-times, greater scalability, and increased energy efficiency to your programs by mastering parallel techniques for multicore processor and GPU hardware.about the technology
Modern computing hardware comes equipped with multicore CPUs and GPUs that can process numerous instruction sets simultaneously. Parallel computing takes advantage of this now-standard computer architecture to execute multiple operations at the same time, offering the potential for applications that run faster, are more energy efficient, and can be scaled to tackle problems that demand large computational capabilities. But to get these benefits, you must change the way you design and write software. Taking advantage of the tools, algorithms, and design patterns created specifically for parallel processing is essential to creating top performing applications.
about the book
Parallel and High Performance Computing is an irreplaceable guide for anyone who needs to maximize application performance and reduce execution time. Parallel computing experts Robert Robey and Yuliana Zamora take a fundamental approach to parallel programming, providing novice practitioners the skills needed to tackle any high-performance computing project with modern CPU and GPU hardware. Get under the hood of parallel computing architecture and learn to evaluate hardware performance, scale up your resources to tackle larger problem sizes, and deliver a level of energy efficiency that makes high performance possible on hand-held devices. When you’re done, you’ll be able to build parallel programs that are reliable, robust, and require minimal code maintenance.
This book is unique in its breadth, with discussions of parallel algorithms, techniques to successfully develop parallel programs, and wide coverage of the most effective languages for the CPU and GPU. The programming paradigms include MPI, OpenMP threading, and vectorization for the CPU. For the GPU, the book covers OpenMP and OpenACC directive-based approaches and the native-based CUDA and OpenCL languages.
what’s inside
- Steps for planning a new parallel project
- Choosing the right data structures and algorithms
- Addressing underperforming kernels and loops
- The differences in CPU and GPU architecture
about the reader
For experienced programmers with proficiency in a high performance computing language such as C, C++, or Fortran.
about the authors
Robert Robey has been active in the field of parallel computing for over 30 years. He works at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and has previously worked at the University of New Mexico, where he started up the Albuquerque High Performance Computing Center. Yuliana Zamora has lectured on efficient programming of modern hardware at national conferences, based on her work developing applications running on tens of thousands of processing cores and the latest GPU architectures.
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This Elegant Password Book is the best solution for you! It will help you keeping and protecting all of your Passwords, Web addresses, Usernames, Emails, Software licences, and all log in details sorted Alphabetically from A to Z in a safe and convenient place.Notebook Details:
Alphabetical Tabs: A to Z Tabs.
Cover: Soft Matte Cover
Size: 6×9 Inches size
109 pages
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PCs For Dummies
The bestselling PC reference on the planet―now available in its 13th editionCompletely updated to cover the latest technology and software, the 13th edition of PCs For Dummies tackles using a computer in friendly, human terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning computer user, while also targeting those who are familiar with PCs, but need to get up to speed on the latest version of Windows. This hands-on guide takes the dread out of working with a personal computer.
Leaving painful jargon and confusing terminology behind, it covers Windows 10 OS, connecting to and using services and data in the cloud, and so much more. Written by Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, it tells you how to make a PC purchase, what to look for in a new PC, how to work with the latest operating system, ways to protect your files, what you can do online, media management tips, and even basic topics you’re probably too shy to ask a friend about.
- Determine what you need in a PC and how to set it up
- Configure your PC, hook up a printer, and connect to the Internet
- Find your way around Windows 10 OS with ease and confidence
- Play movies and music, view photos, and explore social media
If you’re a first-time PC user at home or at work or just need to brush up on the latest technological advancements, the new edition of this bestselling guide gets you up and running fast.
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Photoshop Elements 2024 User Guide: A Complete Practical Guide to Learn and Master Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 with all the New Features, Updated Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts for…
Are you zealous about creating high-quality, visually appealing images with Photoshop Elements but uncertain where to begin?
Do you aspire to become an expert photo editor, photographer, graphic designer, or image illustrator?
Are you interested in learning how to blend images using layers, apply filters and effects, and transform ordinary images into creative masterpieces?
Have you attempted numerous times to enhance image contrast, sharpness, brightness, and exposure, only to achieve minimal or no improvement?
Look no further than this reliable user guide.
Photoshop Elements is equipped with a comprehensive set of editing tools that can refine various types of images into stunning works of art. These tools are user-friendly and can easily enhance and correct photos, provided you have access to the appropriate user guide. By mastering Photoshop Elements’ functions and features, you can significantly increase your productivity and efficiency.
In this book, you will gain knowledge in various areas, including:- Exploring the exciting features of Photoshop Elements 2024
- Navigating around the Photoshop Elements interface
- Starting with the basic knowledge of image editing
- Managing pixels in images
- understanding image resolution and dimensions
- Organizing and grouping images
- Creating and modifying selections
- Blending and merging images with layers
- Auto-fixing images
- contrasting raw and non-raw images
- Utilizing the Camera Raw Editor
- Enhancing complex image-retouching skills
- Adding text and graphics to photos
- Utilizing more than 60 Guided edits that are available in Photoshop Elements 2024
- Correcting lightness, sharpness, exposure, contrast, and color balance of images
- Updated shortcuts and useful tips and tricks.
Whether you are a beginner starting at the elementary level, an intermediate, or a professional looking to enhance your graphic and image editing skills, this user guide is a reliable resource. It provides comprehensive training in image editing and demonstrates how to make the most of the exciting features in the new release of Photoshop Elements 2024.
With this user guide, you will gain valuable experience in Photoshop Elements, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to master image editing and fully explore all the features and functions of Photoshop Elements 2024.
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Pinnacle Studio 24 Revealed
Learn to unleash the full power of Pinnacle Studio by following practical examples. As Studio develops, so does the Revealed series, with all the new features of this popular software covered in detail. Start from scratch, or dip in and out – this book works both as a manual and a series of tutorials. From Basic Principles right through to understanding the latest features, Pinnacle Studio Revealed is packed with tips and examples, using both the sample footage and easily downloaded content.Topics include keeping your movies in sync, troubleshooting, Masking amd Motion tracking, Animating Titles, Multi-Cam, and working with MyDVD as well as legacy disc authoring.Read more
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Pinnacle Studio 26 Revealed
Learn to unleash the full power of Pinnacle Studio by following practical examples. As Studio develops, so does the Revealed series, with all the features of this popular software covered in detail. Start from scratch, or dip in and out – this book works both as a manual and a series of tutorials.
From Basic Principles right through to understanding the latest additions to the program, Pinnacle Studio Revealed is packed with tips and examples, using both the sample footage and easily downloaded content. Topics include keeping your movies in sync, troubleshooting, Motion Titles, Masking and Motion Tracking, Multi-Cam, Split Screen templates and working with MyDVD as well as Legacy Disc Authoring.
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Production Pipeline Fundamentals for Film and Games
Every production is built on the backbone of the pipeline. While a functional and flexible pipeline can’t assure a successful project, a weak pipeline can guarantee its demise. A solid pipeline produces a superior product in less time and with happier artists who can remain creative throughout the grueling production schedule.
Walk through the foundational layers of the production pipeline, including IT infrastructure, software development practices and deployment policies, asset management, shot management, and rendering management. Production Pipeline Fundamentals for Film and Games will teach you how to direct limited resources to the right technological initiatives, getting the most for every dollar spent.
- Learn how to prepare for and manage all aspects of the pipeline with this entirely unique, one-of-a-kind guide.
- Expand your knowledge with real-world pipeline secrets handed to you by a stellar group of professionals from across the globe.
- Visit the companion website for even further resources on the pipeline.
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Progress in Computing: Key Stage 3
Reboot your Key Stage 3 classroom with this all-in-one textbook that will inspire you to deliver creative Computing lessons with confidence.
> Boost knowledge and skills in bite-sized chunks: every double-page spread represents a lesson’s worth of targeted content and activities
> Build understanding of the principles of Computing and improve IT skills with a range of engaging activities
> Challenge students to think creatively about what they are learning and how it can be applied in the real world
> Empower students to check and drive their own progress through Key Stage 3 and to GCSE, Cambridge Nationals and BTEC, and beyond, with regular knowledge check-ins and activities
> Ensure complete coverage of the National Curriculum, with an easy-to-follow Progression FrameworkWe’ve listened to how you teach Computing at Key Stage 3 and designed our brand-new toolkit of digital and printed resources around you! Comprising of everything you will need to confidently deliver the National Curriculum in Computing and develop students’ ICT skills, Progress in Computing: Key Stage 3 combines lesson plans, presentations, interactive resources, quizzes and assessments with a Student Book.
The Progress in Computing digital and print ‘toolkit’ will be formed of 16 modules that can be used flexibly to suit a teacher’s context. Our brand-new digital platform will also give you unparalleled flexibility in terms of choosing your own pathway through the resources, with the bonus of all elements being tagged clearly against the curriculum, our 2 and 3-year Scheme of Work and progression to Key Stage 4 qualifications.
Digital resources include:
– videos, animations, online self-marking coding challenges and worksheets
– teaching and learning support and lesson plans including course planners for centres in England and Wales
– a mixture of teacher-led, teacher-facilitated, plugged and unplugged activities
– baseline assessment and an end of Key Stage 3 assessment, with auto-marked homework quizzes and end-of-module assessments track progress throughout the course.Read more
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Python Challenge- Learn to program fast in 155 challenges, 54 examples and 85 pages –K12, GCSE and KS3 Level ClearRevise Clear Revise by PG Online Computing Programming Coding…
Suitable for: Grade 6+ / AP / KS3 / GCSE Computer Science
Ages: 10+
Learn to program fast in 155 challenges, 54 examples and 85 pages
This handy little guide takes a ‘gamified’ approach to Python. With appealing visuals and colourful design throughout, it is aimed at supporting pupils, parents and everyone else interested in learning Python.
There’s no substitute for practice when it comes to learning a new skill!
Python syntax is simple to learn, but becoming an expert in writing programs to solve different kinds of problems takes a bit longer. That’s why this book has a short explanation of each new statement or technique, followed by one or more examples and then loads of practice challenges.
Some of the challenges will take you only a minute or two, using the Python Interactive window to try out new statements and get immediate results. As you get further into the book, you will be challenged to write programs to perform different kinds of tasks – for example to find the results of a calculation, write a program for a simplified cash machine, sort a list of items into alphabetical order, or to record data in a text file to be read, formatted, and printed.
The programming solutions to some challenges have been helpfully simplified for an inexperienced programmer to modify rather than to write from scratch. This builds your confidence in problem-solving. That’s why 35 challenges consist of partially written programs for you to complete.
PG Online are multi-award-winning education specialists with decades of teaching, examining and design experience.
Features:
- Helpful programming tips
- Coded solutions with answers given in the back of the book
- Starred challenges – Partially written programs for you to complete
- Handy, lightweight, book-bag size
- Quick reference syntax guide
- Free download pack of supporting Python challenges and solutions
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Python Crash Course, 3Rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
Since its initial debut in 2015, this critically acclaimed quick-start guide to programming has taught millions of people all over the world to write clean code, solve problems, and build custom applications in the popular language of Python. The highly anticipated third edition of Python Crash Course has been completely revised with updated code, practices, and projects-making it the ultimate launchpad for beginners to start their engines and code in Python 3! In addition to detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrated explanations of code snippets, and fun, hands-on exercises that lock in learning, the new edition features enhanced coverage of variables, error-handling, and object-oriented programming, as well as fresh data for each chapter’s coding projects, better app deployment, and the latest libraries and tools, such as Plotly, Django, and the Tailwind CSS framework. As you go from software installation tutorials and language-navigation basics to mastering syntax and troubleshooting, you’ll develop a solid programming foundation for the book’s increasingly complex array of projects. Create responsive 2D games, design your own web apps, and even generate interactive visualisations-all while you pick up and practice clean, universally applicable programming skills!Read more
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Python for Dummies
Python is one of the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around, but it does have its limitations. This general purpose, high-level language that can be extended and embedded is a smart option for many programming problems, but a poor solution to others.Python For Dummies is the quick-and-easy guide to getting the most out of this robust program. This hands-on book will show you everything you need to know about building programs, debugging code, and simplifying development, as well as defining what actions it can perform. You’ll wrap yourself around all of its advanced features and become an expert Python user in no time. This guide gives you the tools you need to:
- Master basic elements and syntax
- Document, design, and debug programs
- Work with strings like a pro
- Direct a program with control structures
- Integrate integers, complex numbers, and modules
- Build lists, stacks, and queues
- Create an organized dictionary
- Handle functions, data, and namespace
- Construct applications with modules and packages
- Call, create, extend, and override classes
- Access the Internet to enhance your library
- Understand the new features of Python 2.5
Packed with critical idioms and great resources to maximize your productivity, Python For Dummies is the ultimate one-stop information guide. In a matter of minutes you’ll be familiar with Python’s building blocks, strings, dictionaries, and sets; and be on your way to writing the program that you’ve dreamed about!
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Python Programming & SQL Bible: From Zero to High-Paying Jobs: The Updated Crash Course Guide with Secret Hacks to Learn Python and SQL in Just One Week + 30 Hands-On Exercises
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4. 30 Hands-on Exercises to enhance your Python programming skills through practical learning!
Do you dream of unlocking high-paying job opportunities and enhancing your career prospects with these in-demand skills?
Are you searching for a comprehensive guide that will demystify Python and SQL, propelling you from a beginner to a coding hero?
Python and SQL have become the backbone of modern computing, offering unparalleled capabilities for web development, data analysis, automation, and beyond.
Whether you’re a novice or have dabbled in coding before, this book is your key to unlocking the potential of these languages without the confusion or overwhelming technicalities.
Within these pages, you’ll uncover:
- One Week to Mastery: Yes, you read that correctly. In just seven days, you can transition from a coding novice to a proficient programmer. Our accelerated approach optimizes your learning curve, ensuring every moment counts.
- Secret Hacks for Success: Imagine possessing the insider knowledge to write clean, efficient code effortlessly. Our carefully curated hacks will elevate your skills, transforming you into a coding maestro.
- 30 Hands-On Exercises: Theory is vital, but practice makes perfect. With our hands-on exercises, you’ll solidify your understanding and gain the confidence to tackle real-world coding challenges with finesse.
- Elevate Your Skill Set: Whether you aspire to craft dynamic websites, mine data for insights, or shape the digital landscape, Python and SQL empower you to make your mark. Imagine turning your ideas into functional, tangible applications!
- High-Paying Jobs: Python and SQL experts are in high demand across industries. With your newfound proficiency, you’ll be primed for rewarding job opportunities and career growth.
Your time is invaluable, and I’ve distilled years of coding expertise into this comprehensive guide.
Whether you’re a student, a career switcher, or simply curious about the coding universe, this book is tailored for you.
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Python Programming for Lucrative Careers: Your Fast-Track to Mastering Python Skills in Just One Week with Insider Coding Hacks + 30 Hands-On Exercises Included
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1. Special Resume Templates to find High-Paying Jobs
2. FastAPI Crash Course to become a Full Stack Developer!
3. Self-Assessment Quiz to test your skills
4. 30 Hands-on Exercises to enhance your Python programming skills through practical learning!
Do you dream of unlocking high-paying job opportunities and enhancing your career prospects with these in-demand skills?
Are you searching for a comprehensive guide that will demystify Python, propelling you from a beginner to a coding hero?
Python has become the backbone of modern computing, offering unparalleled capabilities for web development, data analysis, automation, and beyond.
Whether you’re a novice or have dabbled in coding before, this book is your key to unlocking the potential of these languages without the confusion or overwhelming technicalities.
Within these pages, you’ll uncover:
- One Week to Mastery: Yes, you read that correctly. In just seven days, you can transition from a coding novice to a proficient programmer. Our accelerated approach optimizes your learning curve, ensuring every moment counts.
- Secret Hacks for Success: Imagine possessing the insider knowledge to write clean, efficient code effortlessly. Our carefully curated hacks will elevate your skills, transforming you into a coding maestro.
- 30 Hands-On Exercises: Theory is vital, but practice makes perfect. With our hands-on exercises, you’ll solidify your understanding and gain the confidence to tackle real-world coding challenges with finesse.
- Elevate Your Skill Set: Whether you aspire to craft dynamic websites, mine data for insights, or shape the digital landscape, Python empowers you to make your mark. Imagine turning your ideas into functional, tangible applications!
- High-Paying Jobs: Python experts are in high demand across industries. With your newfound proficiency, you’ll be primed for rewarding job opportunities and career growth.
Your time is invaluable, and I’ve distilled years of coding expertise into this comprehensive guide.
Whether you’re a student, a career switcher, or simply curious about the coding universe, this book is tailored for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your career prospects and unlock the world of high-paying tech jobs.
Click the “Add to Cart” button now to embark on your transformation into a proficient coder!
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Python Programming Guide for GCSE Computer Science (includes Online Edition & Python Files) (CGP GCSE Computer Science 9-1 Revision)
This brilliant CGP book is the perfect no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to learn Python! It’s packed with clear, friendly notes on all the essential programming skills – ideal for Python beginners, GCSE Computer Science students, and as an introduction to Python at A-Level. There are also stacks of useful practice questions, fully-explained examples and coding challenges to help you become a Python coding pro in no time, with full answers included at the back of the book – fantastic! We’ve even added over 250 downloadable files covering different areas of Python – they’re just the ticket for anyone looking for practical, on-screen practice. There’s also a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. Just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access when your Python book arrives.Read more
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Quantum Computing (Second Edition): A pathway to quantum logic design (IOP ebooks)
Quantum computing is an emerging technology with the potential to have a significant impact on science and technology. Organised into four parts, this comprehensive second edition covers topics such as the basic concepts of quantum computing alongside quantum implementation of different circuits; the fault tolerant concepts of quantum computing; the concept of QCA alongside the design processes of different QCA circuits; and an overview of QCA fault-tolerant circuits and their design procedures. In addition to updates to first edition chapters to reflect developments in recent years, this new edition sees the inclusion of problems to every chapter and eight new chapters. This book will be a great help for quantum computing researchers, faculty members and students who can develop a working understanding of circuit-based quantum computing.
Key Features
- Contains eight new chapters as a significantly extended new edition
- Encompasses developments in the area, with a special focus on quantum cellular automata
- Is suitable as a supplementary text in advanced courses
- Includes problems within every chapter
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Quantum Computing and Future: Understand Quantum Computing and Its Impact on the Future of Business (English Edition)
Be Prepared for a Revolutionary Transformation with Quantum ComputingKey Features
● Demystify concepts, working principles, and the process of Quantum Computing.
● Extensive coverage on various applications of Quantum Computing across industries and sectors.
● Learn how to harness the power of Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence in your business.Description
The book ‘Quantum Computing and Future’ brings a holistic view of the potential of Quantum Computing across various industries and sectors. This book touches almost every area of application that can be benefitted from the capability of Quantum Computing, thus helping readers to understand how this innovative technology brings agility and transformation across enterprises.This book begins with concepts and principles of Quantum Computing followed by the process of quantum computing functions. It explains how Quantum Computing has led to transformation across sectors, including Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Genomics, Drug Discovery, Aviation, Tourism, Cryptocurrency, and Security. The book describes how an enterprise can leverage the tremendous capabilities of Quantum Computing and put its application in your business infrastructure for its optimal performance. You will see yourself most updated on the current progress of implementation of Quantum Computers and how their services can be available for enterprise use.
By the end of the book, you will understand the enormous potential of Quantum Computing and how it is transforming businesses across different industries.
What you will learn
● Explore Quantum concepts and principles such as Superposition, Entanglement, and Interference.
● Understand how Quantum Computing is revolutionizing the Healthcare and Medicine fields.
● Understand how Quantum Computing is transforming the Banking and Finance sectors.Who this book is for
This book is for IT and Non-IT professionals, developers, business analysts, business heads, CXOs, students, and researchers who are interested in Quantum Computing. Anyone who wants to know the latest trends and future of this cutting-edge technology will find this book helpful.Table of Contents
1. An Overview of Quantum Computing
2. History of Quantum Physics and Dynamics
3. Quantum Concepts and Principles (Superposition, Entanglement and Interference)
4. Quantum Computing in Healthcare and Medicine
5. Quantum Computing in Banking and Finance
6. Quantum Computing in Drug Discovery and Research
7. Quantum Computing in Aviation, Travel, and Logistics
8. Quantum Computing in Crypto and Security
9. Quantum Computing in Space Exploration, Astronomical, and Weather Studies
10. Quantum Computing for Solving Complex Optimization Problems
11. Quantum Computing in Chemistry, Chemical Research and Agriculture
12. Quantum Computing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
13. Quantum Computing for Optimizing Big Data
14. Quantum Computing for Simulation of Durable Battery Designs
15. Quantum Computing and Future of Autonomous Vehicles
16. Quantum Computing in Education and Research
17. How Quantum and AI Will Revolutionize Defense and Warfare?
18. Quantum Computing in Life Science
19. Quantum Computing in Cyber Security and Hacking
20. Quantum Computing in Movies and Cinemas
21. Quantum Computing in Spirituality and Mysticism
22. Quantum Computing in Robotics
23. Quantum Computing in Nuclear Research and Study of Atoms
24. Quantum Computing in Sports and Games
25. Quantum Computing in Traffic Optimization
26. Quantum Computing in Metaverse
27. Quantum Computing in Fintech, AI, and Sustainability
28. How Quantum Explains Human Consciousness?Read more
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Quantum Computing by Practice: Python Programming in the Cloud with Qiskit and IBM-Q
Learn to write algorithms and program in the new field of quantum computing. This second edition is updated to equip you with the latest knowledge and tools needed to be a complex problem-solver in this ever-evolving landscape. The book has expanded its coverage of current and future advancements and investments by IT companies in this emerging technology. Most chapters are thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest updates to IBM Quantum’s systems and offerings, such as improved algorithms, integrating hardware advancements, software enhancements, bug fixes, and more.
You’ll examine quantum computing in the cloud and run experiments there on a real quantum device. Along the way you’ll cover game theory with the Magic Square, an example of quantum pseudo-telepathy. You’ll also learn to write code using QISKit, Python SDK, and other APIs such as QASM and execute it against simulators (local or remote) or a real quantum computer. Then peek inside the inner workings of the Bell states for entanglement, Grover’s algorithm for linear search, Shor’s algorithm for integer factorization, and other algorithms in the fields of optimization, and more. Finally, you’ll learn the current quantum algorithms for entanglement, random number generation, linear search, integer factorization, and others.
By the end of this book, you’ll understand how quantum computing provides massive parallelism and significant computational speedups over classical computers
What You’ll Learn
- Write algorithms that provide superior performance over their classical counterparts
- Create a quantum number generator: the quintessential coin flip with a quantum twist
- Examine the quantum algorithms in use today for random number generation, linear search, and more
- Discover quantum teleportation
- Handle the counterfeit coin problem, a classic puzzle
- Put your knowledge to the test with more than 150 practice exercises
Who This Book Is For
Developers, programmers, computer science researchers, teachers, and students.
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Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists
The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics to expand our computational horizons. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists takes readers on a tour of this fascinating area of cutting-edge research. Written in an accessible yet rigorous fashion, this book employs ideas and techniques familiar to every student of computer science. The reader is not expected to have any advanced mathematics or physics background. After presenting the necessary prerequisites, the material is organized to look at different aspects of quantum computing from the specific standpoint of computer science. There are chapters on computer architecture, algorithms, programming languages, theoretical computer science, cryptography, information theory, and hardware. The text has step-by-step examples, more than two hundred exercises with solutions, and programming drills that bring the ideas of quantum computing alive for today’s computer science students and researchers.Read more
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Quantum Computing for Programmers
This introduction to quantum computing from a classical programmer’s perspective is meant for students and practitioners alike. Over 25 fundamental algorithms are explained with full mathematical derivations and classical code for simulation, using an open-source code base developed from the ground up in Python and C++. After presenting the basics of quantum computing, the author focuses on algorithms and the infrastructure to simulate them efficiently, beginning with quantum teleportation, superdense coding, and Deutsch-Jozsa. Coverage of advanced algorithms includes the quantum supremacy experiment, quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, Shor’s algorithm, Grover’s algorithm with derivatives, quantum random walks, and the Solovay–Kitaev algorithm for gate approximation. Quantum simulation is explored with the variational quantum eigensolver, quantum approximate optimization, and the Max-Cut and Subset-Sum algorithms. The book also discusses issues around programmer productivity, quantum noise, error correction, and challenges for quantum programming languages, compilers, and tools, with a final section on compiler techniques for transpilation.Read more
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Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach
This book integrates the foundations of quantum computing with a hands-on coding approach to this emerging field; it is the first to bring these elements together in an updated manner. This work is suitable for both academic coursework and corporate technical training.
The second edition includes extensive updates and revisions, both to textual content and to the code. Sections have been added on quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, Dirac notation and more. This new edition benefits from the input of the many faculty, students, corporate engineering teams, and independent readers who have used the first edition.
This volume comprises three books under one cover: Part I outlines the necessary foundations of quantum computing and quantum circuits. Part II walks through the canon of quantum computing algorithms and provides code on a range of quantum computing methods in current use. Part III covers the mathematical toolkit required to master quantum computing. Additional resources include a table of operators and circuit elements and a companion GitHub site providing code and updates.
Jack D. Hidary is a research scientist in quantum computing and in AI at Alphabet X, formerly Google X.
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Quantum Computing: From Alice to Bob
Quantum Computing: From Alice to Bob provides a distinctive and accessible introduction to the rapidly growing fields of quantum information science and quantum computing. The textbook is designed for undergraduate students and upper-level secondary school students with little or no background in physics, computer science, or mathematics beyond secondary school algebra and a bit of trigonometry. Higher education faculty members and secondary school mathematics, physics, and computer science educators who want to learn about quantum computing and perhaps teach a course accessible to students with wide-ranging backgrounds will also find the book useful and enjoyable.While broadly accessible, the textbook also provides a solid conceptual and formal understanding of quantum states and entanglement – the key ingredients in quantum computing. The authors dish up a hearty meal for the readers, disentangling and explaining many of the classic quantum algorithms that demonstrate how and when QC has an advantage over classical computers. The book is spiced with Try Its, brief exercises that engage the readers in problem solving (both with and without mathematics) and help them digest the many counter-intuitive quantum information science and quantum computing concepts.
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