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Dancing with Qubits

By : Robert S. Sutor
5 (1)
Book Image

Dancing with Qubits

5 (1)
By: Robert S. Sutor

Overview of this book

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.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Preface
13
Afterword

12
Questions about the Future

We can only see a short distance ahead,
but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.

Alan Turing [2]

How will quantum computing evolve over the coming years and decades? It’s critical not to say that quantum computing will do this or that, but rather may. Until someone does this or that, it’s speculation, hype, or a work in progress.

Via a series of motivating questions, I give you a framework to check in on the progress of the full software, hardware, and systems stack. These questions also deal with how, where, and when you might start using, teaching, or learning about quantum computing.

The state of the art will be changing rapidly. Returning to these questions and their answers every few months will help you gauge what has been done and why it is significant. They will allow you to understand whether quantum is ready for you, and if you are ready for quantum.

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