A short introduction to quantum information and quantum computation / Michel Le Bellac ; translated by Patricia de Forcrand-Millard. [electronic resource]

Author
Le Bellac, Michel [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Description
1 online resource (x, 167 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

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Summary note
Quantum information and computation is a rapidly expanding and cross-disciplinary subject. This book, first published in 2006, gives a self-contained introduction to the field for physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists who want to know more about this exciting subject. After a step-by-step introduction to the quantum bit (qubit) and its main properties, the author presents the necessary background in quantum mechanics. The core of the subject, quantum computation, is illustrated by a detailed treatment of three quantum algorithms: Deutsch, Grover and Shor. The final chapters are devoted to the physical implementation of quantum computers, including the most recent aspects, such as superconducting qubits and quantum dots, and to a short account of quantum information. Written at a level suitable for undergraduates in physical sciences, no previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is assumed, and only elementary notions of physics are required. The book includes many short exercises, with solutions available to instructors through solutions@cambridge.org.
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Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.
Language note
English
Contents
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 What is a qubit?; 3 Manipulating qubits; 4 Quantum correlations; 5 Introduction to quantum computing; 6 Physical realizations; 7 Quantum information; References; Index
Other title(s)
A Short Introduction to Quantum Information & Quantum Computation
ISBN
  • 1-107-16766-3
  • 0-511-75536-8
  • 0-511-64846-4
  • 0-511-21941-5
  • 0-511-56896-7
  • 0-511-22009-X
OCLC
173610007
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