Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists

The field of quantum computing, which is multidisciplinary in nature, aims to harness the unique aspects of quantum mechanics in order to expand the boundaries of our computational capabilities. "Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists" takes the reader on a captivating journey through this cutting-edge area of research. Written in an accessible yet rigorous manner, this book employs concepts and techniques that are familiar to every computer science student. No advanced background in mathematics or physics is required from the reader. After covering the necessary prerequisites, the material is structured to examine various aspects of quantum computing from the specific perspective of computer science. The text includes chapters on computer architecture, algorithms, programming languages, theoretical computer science, cryptography, information theory, and hardware. Step-by-step examples, more than two hundred exercises with solutions, and programming drills are provided throughout the book, bringing the ideas of quantum computing to life for today's computer science students and researchers.

The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics in order to expand our computational horizons. "Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists" takes readers on a tour of this fascinating area of cutting-edge research. The book is written in an accessible yet rigorous fashion, employing ideas and techniques that are familiar to every student of computer science. No advanced mathematics or physics background is expected from the reader. After presenting the necessary prerequisites, the material is organized to look at different aspects of quantum computing from the specific standpoint of computer science. The text includes chapters on computer architecture, algorithms, programming languages, theoretical computer science, cryptography, information theory, and hardware. Step-by-step examples, more than two hundred exercises with solutions, and programming drills are provided to help the reader engage with the ideas of quantum computing and bring them to life for today's computer science students and researchers.

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