Dancing with Qubits, Second Edition
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 684 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook; 2nd edition (March 28, 2024)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1837636753
- ISBN-13: 978-1837636754
eBook Description:
Dancing with Qubits, 2nd Edition: From qubits to algorithms, embark on the quantum computing journey shaping our future. Unlock the core math and understand the technical nuances of quantum computing in this detailed guide. Delve into the practicality of NISQ algorithms, and survey promising advancements in quantum machine learning.
Dancing with Qubits, Second Edition, is a comprehensive quantum computing textbook that starts with an overview of why quantum computing is so different from classical computing and describes several industry use cases where it can have a major impact. A full description of classical computing and the mathematical underpinnings of quantum computing follows, helping you better understand concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and interference. Next up are circuits and algorithms, both basic and sophisticated, as well as a survey of the physics and engineering ideas behind how quantum computing hardware is built. Finally, the book looks to the future and gives you guidance on understanding how further developments may affect you.
This new Dancing with Qubits, Second Edition is updated throughout with more than 100 new exercises and includes new chapters on NISQ algorithms and quantum machine learning.
- Explore the mathematical foundations of quantum computing
- Discover the complex, mind-bending concepts that underpin quantum systems
- Understand the key ideas behind classical and quantum computing
- Refresh and extend your grasp of essential mathematics, computing, and quantum theory
- Examine a detailed overview of qubits and quantum circuits
- Dive into quantum algorithms such as Grover’s search, Deutsch-Jozsa, Simon’s, and Shor’s
- Explore the main applications of quantum computing in the fields of scientific computing, AI, and elsewhere
Understanding quantum computing requires a lot of math, and this Dancing with Qubits, 2nd Edition book doesn’t shy away from the necessary math concepts you’ll need. Each topic is explained thoroughly and with helpful examples, leaving you with a solid foundation of knowledge in quantum computing that will help you pursue and leverage quantum-led technologies.
