• Title: Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious
• Author(s) Ciaran Hughes, Joshua Isaacson, Anastasia Perry, Ranbel F. Sun, Jessica Turner
• Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. (March 23, 2022); eBook (Creative Commons Licensed)
• License(s): CC BY 4.0
• Paperback: 168 pages
• eBook: PDF (159 pages) and ePub
• Language: English
• ISBN-10/ASIN: 3030616037/B08ZSFRP2K
• ISBN-13: 978-3030616038
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This open access book makes Quantum Computing more accessible than ever before. A fast-growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science, quantum computing promises to have revolutionary capabilities far surpassing “classical” computation. Getting a grip on the science behind the hype can be tough: at its heart lies quantum mechanics, whose enigmatic concepts can be imposing for the novice.

This classroom-tested textbook uses simple language, minimal math, and plenty of examples to explain the three key principles behind quantum computers: superposition, quantum measurement, and entanglement. It then goes on to explain how this quantum world opens up a whole new paradigm of computing.

The book bridges the gap between popular science articles and advanced textbooks by making key ideas accessible with just high school physics as a prerequisite. Each unit is broken down into sections labelled by difficulty level, allowing the course to be tailored to the student’s experience of math and abstract reasoning. Problem sets and simulation-based labs of various levels reinforce the concepts described in the text and give the reader

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