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Quantum Computing Algorithms

By : Barry Burd
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Book Image

Quantum Computing Algorithms

5 (1)
By: Barry Burd

Overview of this book

Navigate the quantum computing spectrum with this book, bridging the gap between abstract, math-heavy texts and math-avoidant beginner guides. Unlike intermediate-level books that often leave gaps in comprehension, this all-encompassing guide offers the missing links you need to truly understand the subject. Balancing intuition and rigor, this book empowers you to become a master of quantum algorithms. No longer confined to canned examples, you'll acquire the skills necessary to craft your own quantum code. Quantum Computing Algorithms is organized into four sections to build your expertise progressively. The first section lays the foundation with essential quantum concepts, ensuring that you grasp qubits, their representation, and their transformations. Moving to quantum algorithms, the second section focuses on pivotal algorithms — specifically, quantum key distribution and teleportation. The third section demonstrates the transformative power of algorithms that outpace classical computation and makes way for the fourth section, helping you to expand your horizons by exploring alternative quantum computing models. By the end of this book, quantum algorithms will cease to be mystifying as you make this knowledge your asset and enter a new era of computation, where you have the power to shape the code of reality.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
2
Part 1 Nuts and Bolts
7
Part 2 Making Qubits Work for You
10
Part 3 Quantum Computing Algorithms
14
Part 4 Beyond Gate-Based Quantum Computing

Working with matrices

A matrix is a rectangle of numbers. For example:

open parentheses table row 2 cell negative 3 end cell 0 row 1 5 19 end table close parentheses

The matrix shown previously has two rows and three columns, so we call it a 2×3 matrix (pronounced as two-by-three matrix).

Tip

The plural of matrix is matrices (pronounced as MAY-trih-sees). To sound like a pro, never say matrixes or matricee.

It’s common to use an uppercase to represent a matrix. You refer to the entries in a matrix using the entries’ row numbers and column numbers. Some authors start with row number 1 and column number 1, but, for our purposes, it’s better to start with row number 0 and column number 0.

When you talk about matrices, you need a name that refers to a single number – a number that isn’t inside of a matrix. For example, if you write the number 12 with no parentheses around it, you’re referring to one of these single numbers. A number of this kind is called a scalar.

So, what can you do with...