Explorations in Quantum Computing

by Williams, Colin P.

• ISBN13: 9781846288869
• ISBN10: 184628886X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc

Summary

By the year 2020, the basic memory components of a computer will be the size of individual atoms. At such scales, the current theory of computation will become invalid. A new field called "quantum computing" is emerging that is reinventing the foundations of computer science in a way that is consistent with quantum physics. Remarkably, this new theory predicts that quantum computers can perform certain tasks breathtakingly faster than classical computers, and can accomplish mind-boggling feats such as teleporting information, breaking supposedly "unbreakable" codes, generating true random numbers, and communicating with messages that betray the presence of eavesdropping.This book explains these developments in simple terms, and describes key technological hurdles that must be overcome in order to make quantum computers a reality. It draws upon the very latest research and uses executable software simulations to help explain the material and allow the reader to experiment with the ideas behind quantum computers.

Table of Contents

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Imaging of liver metastases (US, CT, MRI, PET, etc)

Surgery for colorectal liver metastases

Ablation therapies for colorectal liver metastases (cryo, RFA, microwave)

Chemotherapy for colorectal liver metastases (systemic, regional)

Biological therapies for colorectal liver metastases (targeted antibodies, gene therapy)

Multi-modality strategies for colorectal liver metastases

Neuroendocrine metastases (carcinoid, pancreatic)

GIST metastases

Liver metastases from other primary sites

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