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oapen-20.500.12657-482362021-04-21T07:32:49Z Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious Hughes, Ciaran Isaacson, Joshua Perry, Anastasia Sun, Ranbel F. Turner, Jessica Quantum Physics Quantum Computing Computer Science, general Science Education Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics Computer Science Spintronics Open Access Introduction to quantum computing quantum computing textbook quantum computing for high school students introduction to quantum cryptography quantum gates quantum algorithms quantum superposition what is a qubit? quantum key distribution Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory) Mathematical theory of computation Teaching of a specific subject Science: general issues bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PH Physics::PHP Particle & high-energy physics bic Book Industry Communication::U Computing & information technology::UY Computer science bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education::JNU Teaching of a specific subject 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 hands-on experience running quantum programs. This book can thus be used at the high school level after the AP or IB exams, in an extracurricular club, or as an independent project resource to give students a taste of what quantum computing is really about. At the college level, it can be used as a supplementary text to enhance a variety of courses in science and computing, or as a self-study guide for students who want to get ahead. Additionally, readers in business, finance, or industry will find it a quick and useful primer on the science behind computing’s future. 2021-04-20T12:48:03Z 2021-04-20T12:48:03Z 2021 book ONIX_20210420_9783030616014_28 9783030616014 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/48236 eng application/pdf Attribution 4.0 International 9783030616014.pdf https://www.springer.com/9783030616014 Springer Nature Springer 10.1007/978-3-030-61601-4 10.1007/978-3-030-61601-4 6c6992af-b843-4f46-859c-f6e9998e40d5 d2e5ab0a-324d-4d9b-91cc-c897c1d5bde5 9783030616014 Springer 150 [grantnumber unknown] International Business Machines Corporation International Business Machines Corp. open access
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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 hands-on experience running quantum programs. This book can thus be used at the high school level after the AP or IB exams, in an extracurricular club, or as an independent project resource to give students a taste of what quantum computing is really about. At the college level, it can be used as a supplementary text to enhance a variety of courses in science and computing, or as a self-study guide for students who want to get ahead. Additionally, readers in business, finance, or industry will find it a quick and useful primer on the science behind computing’s future.
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