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Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction
N. David Mermin
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Description for Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction
Hardcover. A concise introduction to quantum computation for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory. Num Pages: 233 pages, 67 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PHQ; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 660. An Introduction. 236 pages, 67 b/w illus. A concise introduction to quantum computation for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PHQ; UYA. Dimension: 255 x 195 x 17. Weight: 672.
In the 1990's it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum computation, developing the basic elements of this new branch of computational theory without assuming any background in physics. It begins with an introduction to the quantum theory from a computer-science perspective. It illustrates the quantum-computational approach with several elementary examples of quantum speed-up, before moving to the major applications: Shor's factoring algorithm, Grover's search algorithm, and quantum error correction. The book is intended primarily for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory, but will also ... Read more
In the 1990's it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum computation, developing the basic elements of this new branch of computational theory without assuming any background in physics. It begins with an introduction to the quantum theory from a computer-science perspective. It illustrates the quantum-computational approach with several elementary examples of quantum speed-up, before moving to the major applications: Shor's factoring algorithm, Grover's search algorithm, and quantum error correction. The book is intended primarily for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory, but will also ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
236
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
233
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521876582
SKU
V9780521876582
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About N. David Mermin
N. David Mermin is Horace White Professor of Physics Emeritus at Cornell University. He has received the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical Society and the Klopsteg Award of the American Association of Physics Teachers. He is a member of the U. S. National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Professor Mermin has written ... Read more
Reviews for Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction
'This is one of the finest books in the rapidly growing field of quantum information. Almost every page contains a unique insight or a novel interpretation. David Mermin has once again demonstrated his legendary pedagogical skills to produce a classic.' Lov Grover, Bell Labs '… will be a standard for instruction and reference for years to come. … The book ... Read more