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3 books on Quantum Computing [PDF]
October 24, 2024 | 16 |
These books cover various aspects of quantum algorithms, quantum hardware and its programming. They provide the theoretical background and practical insights necessary to understand how to work with quantum bits (qubits).
1. Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction
2014 by Eleanor G. Rieffel, Wolfgang H. Polak
Imagine trying to teach a cat to do calculus, only to realize halfway through that the cat already understands the secrets of the universe better than you ever will. Such is the experience of reading Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction. It takes you by the hand and leads you into the mind-bending world of quantum physics, where computations happen not by flipping zeros and ones but by coaxing qubits into a delicate dance of superpositions and entanglements. With the precision of a quantum physicist and the patience of a saint, Eleanor G. Rieffel and Wolfgang H. Polak offer up an intricate exploration of the quantum realm, generously sprinkled with illustrative examples, enough math to keep you intrigued and a level of clarity that ensures even if you aren't a quantum wizard, you won't feel entirely like a Muggle. It's the perfect read for those who are comfortable with linear algebra and fancy a dip into the strange pool where Schrödinger’s cat swims eternally.
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2. Quantum Computing Since Democritus
2013 by Scott Aaronson
If Democritus had known that two thousand years after his time, someone like Scott Aaronson would come along and turn his musings into a quantum adventure, he might have thought twice about smashing atoms. Quantum Computing Since Democritus is a brain-bending, hilarious and wildly informative ride that takes us from the ancient Greeks to the weirdest corners of modern quantum theory, with stops at paradoxes, time travel and some of the deepest questions about reality. Aaronson is the kind of guy who’ll tell you why quantum states are stranger than your dreams and then explain why quantum complexity theory makes your day-to-day problems look quaint. He's like the stand-up comedian of theoretical physics, giving us a crash course in topics from cryptography to Penrose's ruminations, ensuring you'll laugh, scratch your head and occasionally reconsider the nature of the universe—all in one glorious read.
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3. Quantum Computing Explained
2007 by David McMahon
If you've ever felt like quantum mechanics is that weird uncle at the family gathering—impossible to understand and always talking about superpositions—David McMahon’s Quantum Computing Explained is the friendly guide who finally helps you figure him out. This book skips the intimidating quantum jargon and dives straight into the how-tos of quantum computing, all presented with the warmth of an enthusiastic teacher. It covers quantum algorithms, cryptography and even a bit of mechanics without losing you in the multiverse along the way. With plenty of worked examples, McMahon makes sure that you don’t just understand the theory but get to see quantum computing in action, turning abstract concepts into something almost (almost!) touchable. Perfect for engineers, programmers, chemists, or anyone else brave enough to tackle the quantum frontier with a smile.
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1. Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction
2014 by Eleanor G. Rieffel, Wolfgang H. Polak
Imagine trying to teach a cat to do calculus, only to realize halfway through that the cat already understands the secrets of the universe better than you ever will. Such is the experience of reading Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction. It takes you by the hand and leads you into the mind-bending world of quantum physics, where computations happen not by flipping zeros and ones but by coaxing qubits into a delicate dance of superpositions and entanglements. With the precision of a quantum physicist and the patience of a saint, Eleanor G. Rieffel and Wolfgang H. Polak offer up an intricate exploration of the quantum realm, generously sprinkled with illustrative examples, enough math to keep you intrigued and a level of clarity that ensures even if you aren't a quantum wizard, you won't feel entirely like a Muggle. It's the perfect read for those who are comfortable with linear algebra and fancy a dip into the strange pool where Schrödinger’s cat swims eternally.
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2. Quantum Computing Since Democritus
2013 by Scott Aaronson
If Democritus had known that two thousand years after his time, someone like Scott Aaronson would come along and turn his musings into a quantum adventure, he might have thought twice about smashing atoms. Quantum Computing Since Democritus is a brain-bending, hilarious and wildly informative ride that takes us from the ancient Greeks to the weirdest corners of modern quantum theory, with stops at paradoxes, time travel and some of the deepest questions about reality. Aaronson is the kind of guy who’ll tell you why quantum states are stranger than your dreams and then explain why quantum complexity theory makes your day-to-day problems look quaint. He's like the stand-up comedian of theoretical physics, giving us a crash course in topics from cryptography to Penrose's ruminations, ensuring you'll laugh, scratch your head and occasionally reconsider the nature of the universe—all in one glorious read.
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3. Quantum Computing Explained
2007 by David McMahon
If you've ever felt like quantum mechanics is that weird uncle at the family gathering—impossible to understand and always talking about superpositions—David McMahon’s Quantum Computing Explained is the friendly guide who finally helps you figure him out. This book skips the intimidating quantum jargon and dives straight into the how-tos of quantum computing, all presented with the warmth of an enthusiastic teacher. It covers quantum algorithms, cryptography and even a bit of mechanics without losing you in the multiverse along the way. With plenty of worked examples, McMahon makes sure that you don’t just understand the theory but get to see quantum computing in action, turning abstract concepts into something almost (almost!) touchable. Perfect for engineers, programmers, chemists, or anyone else brave enough to tackle the quantum frontier with a smile.
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