Introduction To Quantum Computers

by Gennady P Berman, Gary D Doolen, Ronnie Mainieri, Vladimir I Tsifrinovich

Overview

Quantum computing promises to solve problems which are intractable on digital computers. Highly parallel quantum algorithms can decrease the computational time for some problems by many orders of magnitude. This important book explains how quantum computers can do these amazing things. Several algorithms are illustrated: the discrete Fourier transform, Shor's algorithm for prime factorization; algorithms for quantum logic gates; physical implementations of quantum logic gates in ion traps and in spin chains; the simplest schemes for quantum error correction; correction of errors caused by imperfect resonant pulses; correction of errors caused by the nonresonant actions of a pulse; and numerical simulations of dynamical behavior of the quantum Control-Not gate. An overview of some basic elements of computer science is presented, including the Turing machine, Boolean algebra, and logic gates. The required quantum ideas are explained.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789810235499
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/08/1998
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)

Editorial Reviews

Simplifies topics in quantum computing for students and scientists who face difficulties reading the original papers and reviews. Discusses quantum computing's ability to solve problems digital computers cannot solve, by using superposition (entangled) states. Topics include a short history of the field; the Turing Machine; the Discrete Fourier Transform; types of logic gates; and error correction. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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