Wednesday, February 13, 2008

An Introduction to Quantum Computing

by Phillip Kaye, Raymond Laflamme, and Michele Mosca

Rensselaer Libraries Call # QA76.889 .K39 2007
This concise, accessible text provides a thorough introduction to quantum computing - an exciting emergent field at the interface of the computer, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in these disciplines, the text istechnically detailed and is clearly illustrated throughout with diagrams and exercises. Some prior knowledge of linear algebra is assumed, including vector spaces and inner products. However, prior familiarity with topics such as tensor products and spectral decomposition is not required, as thenecessary material is reviewed in the text. - Book Jacket


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