Dancing with Qubits: How quantum computing works and how it can change the world
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Explore the principles and practicalities of quantum computing
Key Features
- Discover how quantum computing works and delve into the math behind it with this quantum computing textbook
- Learn how it may become the most important new computer technology of the century
- Explore the inner workings of quantum computing technology to quickly process complex cloud data and solve problems
Book Description
Quantum computing is making us change the way we think about computers. Quantum bits, a.k.a. qubits, can make it possible to solve problems that would otherwise be intractable with current computing technology.
Dancing with Qubits is a quantum computing textbook that starts with an overview of why quantum computing is so different from classical computing and describes several industry use cases where it can have a major impact. From there it moves on to a fuller description of classical computing and the mathematical underpinnings necessary to understand such concepts as superposition, entanglement, and interference. Next up is circuits and algorithms, both basic and more sophisticated. It then nicely moves on to provide a survey of the physics and engineering ideas behind how quantum computing hardware is built. Finally, the book looks to the future and gives you guidance on understanding how further developments will affect you.
Really understanding quantum computing requires a lot of math, and this book doesn’t shy away from the necessary math concepts you’ll need. Each topic is introduced and explained thoroughly, in clear English with helpful examples.
What you will learn
- See how quantum computing works, delve into the math behind it, what makes it different, and why it is so powerful with this quantum computing textbook
- Discover the complex, mind-bending mechanics that underpin quantum systems
- Understand the necessary concepts behind classical and quantum computing
- Refresh and extend your grasp of essential mathematics, computing, and quantum theory
- Explore the main applications of quantum computing to the fields of scientific computing, AI, and elsewhere
- Examine a detailed overview of qubits, quantum circuits, and quantum algorithm
Who this book is for
Dancing with Qubits is a quantum computing textbook for those who want to deeply explore the inner workings of quantum computing. This entails some sophisticated mathematical exposition and is therefore best suited for those with a healthy interest in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science.
Table of Contents
- Why Quantum Computing?
- They’re Not Old, They’re Classics
- More Numbers than You Can Imagine
- Planes and Circles and Spheres, Oh My
- Dimensions
- What Do You Mean “Probably”?
- One Qubit
- Two Cubits, Three
- Wiring Up the Circuits
- From Circuits to Algorithms
- Getting Physical
- Questions about the Future
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Additional information
| Publisher | Packt Publishing (28 Nov. 2019) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 516 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838827366 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838827366 |
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 2.97 x 23.5 cm |
by Brian Clegg
Quantum computing has been worked on heavily for over two decades and is coming close to achieving results (though is still far from commercial). This excellent introductory textbook takes the reader through the essentials of quantum computing, the nature of qubits, quantum gates, quantum algorithms and far more. It is clearly written and well presented.
I do need to stress the quite considerable level of maths required to make use of this textbook – significantly more than is the case with most computer science texts, because what we’re dealing with here is an application of quantum physics, and its impossible to go into the details of the operation of qubits and quantum gates without bringing in relatively heavyweight mathematics. That being the case, I think the quirky sounding title (what does that even mean), suggestive of a light, approachable book, is misleading.
However, approach this book for what it is – a quantum computing textbook which would suit someone with first year undergraduate level maths and physics – and you’ve got a very worthwhile and approachable guide.
by David Wright
‘Dancing Withe Qbits’ is a very clear and informative introduction to the underlying physics and mathematics of quantum computing.It assumes some knowledge of topics covered in first year college math or physics – but anyone who’s for instance worked equivalent online courses, would also we well prepared. There’s also discussion of some applications of the technology. There are reminder-summaries of needed mathematics – but you should have some existing familiarity with the topics to use these.
An excellent book, for coursework or independent study. One reviewer asked, ‘why that title?’, thinking it could be read as a more ‘popular’ book rather than technical. ‘Dancing with Qbits’? – well, with the ideas, which is the same thing!
by Dom R.
I am a laymen, setting out on a journey to properly understand Quantum Computing (to see how it converges with my 25+ years of experience in Content Delivery Networking) – Having read numerous high level introductions to the space, I decided to ‘go deep’ and really try to get into the math. This book was articulate, clear, and in-depth, and for anyone wanting to understand the fundamentals of Quantum Computing I could not more heartily recommend it. But be warned: if, like me, you are starting out, this journey is not for the faint-hearted! Thank-you to the author!!!
by Ilyas Khan
This is a thoughtful and clear sighted exposition of Quantum Computing that has the added benefit of being extremely well written. Designed and positioned as a text book, Dancing with Qubits offers value to a wide variety of readers. Those with a decent mathematical grounding or familiar with computer science can jump straight to the quantum computing section that starts about half way through the book. Others who need a slightly more cautious immersion will do well out of the mathematical sections. The author has a very clear philosophical approach which means that the tone and content of the work do not compromise on detail but at the same time provides basic introduction without being condescending in any way. I thought that the sections that introduce quantum teleportation are just about the best introductions of their kind around, and the short part that sets out the relevance of binary addition using quantum logic gates is excellent and will help people who are new to the field to build on basic intuition so that they end up understanding what is going on “beneath the hood”. Highly recommended.