Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

by Nielsen, Michael A.; Chuang, Isaac L.

• ISBN13: 9781107002173
• ISBN10: 1107002176
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780511985249
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-31
• Publisher: INGRAM
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Summary

One of the most cited books in physics of all time, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information remains the best textbook in this exciting field of science. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. This comprehensive textbook describes such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and quantum error-correction. Quantum mechanics and computer science are introduced before moving on to describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than 'classical' computers and its real-world implementation. It concludes with an in-depth treatment of quantum information. Containing a wealth of figures and exercises, this well-known textbook is ideal for courses on the subject, and will interest beginning graduate students and researchers in physics, computer science, mathematics, and electrical engineering.

Table of Contents

Fundamental Concepts

Introduction and overview

Introduction to quantum mechanics

Introduction to computer science

Quantum Computation

Quantum circuits

The quantum Fourier transform and its application

Quantum search algorithms

Quantum computers: physical realization

Quantum Information

Quantum noise and quantum operations

Distance measures for quantum information

Quantum error-correction

Entropy and information

Quantum information theory

Appendices

References

Index

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