Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution

The power of quantum physics is being harnessed to improve computer technology, with quantum algorithms being written before hardware was built to enable faster information search and internet security crack. Despite hundreds of laboratories working on them, quantum computers are only just seeing them come close to supremacy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd

Computer technology has experienced an extraordinary surge in advancements over the past half-century. However, the potential for more sophisticated electronic solutions seems to be reaching its limits. Our best bet for the future lies in harnessing the incredible power of quantum physics.

Quantum algorithms, which were conceptualized long before the development of hardware, hold immense promise. They possess the ability to significantly accelerate information search processes or decipher the mathematical complexities underlying internet security. Despite the efforts of hundreds of laboratories worldwide, the creation of a functional quantum computer remains an incredibly challenging feat. While we are witnessing remarkable progress, these machines are still far from achieving supremacy, surpassing the performance of traditional computers in specific tasks.

In this accessible guide, Brian Clegg delves into the realm of algorithms and their quantum counterparts, unraveling the physical components and peculiarities of quantum computing. He also unveils the remarkable capabilities of the current generation of quantum computers. By exploring these topics, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the exciting possibilities that quantum computing holds for the future.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785787072