Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction
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.
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The book is intended primarily for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory, but will also be of interest to physicists who want to learn the theory of quantum computation, and philosophers of science interested in quantum foundational issues. It evolved during six years of teaching the subject to undergraduates and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics, at Cornell University. The book itself is fantastic, five stars for content, but the kindle version has some serious issues-- many symbols that should be superscripts are not, some mathematical expressions have distorted layout, or worse, appear as scanned images--sometimes of such low resolution as to make the indices illegible.
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Again I want to stress the high quality of the writing and content, but think twice before investing in the kindle version. Mermin gets right into the thick of it quickly Now is the time to embrace quantum computing as those in the know will reap the benefits of being part of a small group of people who will be in a position to change the world. Great introductory book and can be considered a stepping stone into the quantum computing world. This book is fantastic. Wonderfully clear and short enough to actually read.
I wish all science texts were like this. A course in quantum mechanics is recommended. It might not be necessary but I doubt much could be understood without some understanding of the physics behind the building blocks of the theory and what might be required in actually building a functioning quantum computer. I know it's not necessary and someone who accepts the superposition of states easily could get through the book, but I don't think they would really have grokked the fullness but for that matter nor do I. The book builds up some basic QM and the actions of the various gates acting on a Qbit, then goes through several introductory problems to demonstrate how a quantum computer is capable of fundamentally different computations than its classical counterparts.
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 be of interest to physicists who want to learn the theory of quantum computation, and philosophers of science interested in quantum foundational issues. It evolved during six years of teaching the subject to undergraduates and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics, at Cornell University.
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Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction 1st Edition. This item:Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction by N. David Mermin Hardcover $ Quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science, and this book is a concise introduction to quantum computation. In the s it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum .
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David Mermin has once again demonstrated his legendary pedagogical skills to produce a classic. The book is suffused with Mermin's unique knowledge of the history of modern physics, and has some of the most captivating writing to be found in a college textbook.
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Watson Research Center ' Mermin has always been an entertaining and comprehensible writer, and continues to be in this book. I expect it to become the definitive introduction to this material for non-physicists. Mermin's lucid prose and gentle humor cajole [students] toward a sound intuition for what it all means, not an easy task for a subject superficially so counterintuitive.
Mermin's book adheres to a 'less is more' adage Particularly outstanding are the self-contained treatments of Shor's factoring algorithm and its number-theoretic background and the discussion of the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger puzzle illustrating the nonintuitive, nonlocal aspects of quantum mechanics. I truly hope that Mermin's book will nurture the next generations of scientists in their understanding of things quantum computational - or even just plain quantum. It is also lightened, and enlightened, by the author's wry sense of humour. Far greater and more learned reviewers than I have heaped praise on this book, and deservedly so.
All I can do is add my small voice to their chorus or recommendations. For anyone interested in quantum computer science, or just seeking an engaging read on a topic at the forefront of science, this text comes highly recommended. Indeed, the reader is well taken care of in this book. Harrinton, Mathematical Reviews Read more You may have already requested this item. Please select Ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway.
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