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Author: Noson S. Yanofsky
ISBN : 0521879965
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The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics to expand our computational horizons. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists takes readers on a tour of this fascinating area of cutting-edge research. Written in an accessible yet rigorous fashion, this book employs ideas and techniques familiar to every student of computer science. The reader is not expected to have any advanced mathematics or physics background. After presenting the necessary prerequisites, the material is organized to look at different aspects of quantum computing from the specific standpoint of computer science. There are chapters on computer architecture, algorithms, programming languages, theoretical computer science, cryptography, information theory, and hardware. The text has step-by-step examples, more than two hundred exercises with solutions, and programming drills that bring the ideas of quantum computing alive for today's computer science students and researchers.
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- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (August 11, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521879965
- ISBN-13: 978-0521879965
- Product Dimensions: 1 x 7 x 9.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists is a great introduction to this new field. (I have a computer degree and work in computers.) I like learning about new hot technologies and what they're all about. I picked this book up on a whim and really loved it.
First, it is a relatively easy read. One does not need to know any physics or higher math. I never studied linear algebra in college (but I saw a lot of it working with graphics) this book does not assume it. I remember high school physics and I did not need more than that to read this book. Everything is clearly laid out and explained. (But remember, it is definitely NOT a popular book. It is a technical book with problems and lots of equations. It does however explain very carefully where the technical details come from.)
Throughout the text there are lots of examples that explain things. This is not a theoretical book. There are also a lot of little programming assignments that one can do (if you have the time and are in the mood) to get a feel for how this is done. This book is definitely made for a computer person. I looked at a few other books on this subject before and could not make any headway. This book flows.
Along the way you learn basic quantum mechanics and some of the fun and strange things about that subject that everyone is always talking about. The book shows that the concepts are not very hard.
Almost every chapter is has a title that refers to some part of computer science. Each chapter has a little review of the some of the main aspects in classical computer science, and then moves on to the quantum computing version. I think the most enjoyable chapter is chapter 3 "The Leap from Classical to Quantum".
Good points about the book:
1) The authors focus on the "what"'s and "how"'s rather than
the "why"'s. They do not waste time with nitty gritty details
of quantum physics. The book is true to it title, and delves
directly into the practical details of quantum computing. In
this respect this book is a welcome exception among a plethora
of similarly titled book that end up bombarding the readers
with alpha particles and magical photons, and leave the quantum
computing topics only vaguely explained. Just as classical computing
is not about understanding semiconductors, quantum computing is
not about chasing photons. This book makes this very clear.
2) The book moves at a very leisurely pace with LOTS of
embedded examples and exercises. Though I skipped most of the
exercises during my firsr reading, these helped me to
consolidate my understanding during subsequent readings. This book
is ideal for self-guided study.
3) The book goes beyond being a mere nice textbook. It also acts
like a tour operator into the wonderful world of quantum
computing with material suitable for audience ranging from
"casually curious" to potential researchers. A list of possible
student projects, and a guide to the quantum computing on the net
are two very useful sections. I have never seen a single book
providing such a broad yet practically useful view about a
subject. Of course, one cannot expect to learn "everything"
about a subject from a single book, but still this book goes a
long way toward that goal.
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