This textbook addresses and introduces new developments in the field of quantum information and computing (QIC) for a primary audience of undergraduate students.
Developments over the past few decades have spurred the need for QIC courseware at major research institutions. To address this, the present 2nd edition of a highly accessible textbook/reference broadens the exposure of QIC science for the undergraduate market. The subject matter is introduced in such a way so that it is accessible to students with only a first-year calculus background. Greater accessibility allows a broader range of academic offerings.
Topics and features:
Introduces beginning undergraduate students to quantum theory and developments in QIC, without exposure to upper-level physics and mathematicsContains a new chapter on Adiabatic Quantum ComputingIntegrates Mathematica-based software examples and projects, which offers a "hands-on" experience and facilitates navigation of difficultabstract conceptsOffers helpful links to additional exercises, problems, and solution manualsFacilitates a more holistic approach to the teaching of difficult concepts, incorporating symbolic manipulation softwareProvides new material on Quantum Error CorrectionAllows a broad-range of course offerings spanning physics, engineering, math and computer science
This unique introductory textbook can serve courses offered in university physics, engineering, math, and definitely computer science departments. Use of Mathematica software allows a fast learning curve for students who have limited experience with scientific programming.
Developments over the past few decades have spurred the need for QIC courseware at major research institutions. To address this, the present 2nd edition of a highly accessible textbook/reference broadens the exposure of QIC science for the undergraduate market. The subject matter is introduced in such a way so that it is accessible to students with only a first-year calculus background. Greater accessibility allows a broader range of academic offerings.
Topics and features:
Introduces beginning undergraduate students to quantum theory and developments in QIC, without exposure to upper-level physics and mathematicsContains a new chapter on Adiabatic Quantum ComputingIntegrates Mathematica-based software examples and projects, which offers a "hands-on" experience and facilitates navigation of difficultabstract conceptsOffers helpful links to additional exercises, problems, and solution manualsFacilitates a more holistic approach to the teaching of difficult concepts, incorporating symbolic manipulation softwareProvides new material on Quantum Error CorrectionAllows a broad-range of course offerings spanning physics, engineering, math and computer science
This unique introductory textbook can serve courses offered in university physics, engineering, math, and definitely computer science departments. Use of Mathematica software allows a fast learning curve for students who have limited experience with scientific programming.
"The book allows for people with different backgrounds to understand the building blocks of these two research fields, providing for a well-structured pedagogical basis on which both undergraduate and graduate students, lecturers and researchers from different academic backgrounds can learn the main foundations of quantum computer science. ... On its whole, the work is well organized, extensive and a relevant reference for both lecturers and researchers on quantum computation and quantum information science." (Carlos Pedro Gonçalves, zbMath 1410.81002, 2019)