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Quantum Computing

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By: Brian Clegg
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Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics.

“Quantum algorithms” had already been written long before hardware was built. These would enable, for example, a quantum computer to exponentially speed up an information search or crack the mathematical trick behind internet security. However, making a quantum computer is incredibly difficult. Despite hundreds of laboratories around the world working on them, we are only just seeing them come close to “supremacy”, where they can outperform a traditional computer.

In this approachable introduction to the subject, Brian Clegg explains algorithms and their quantum counterparts, explores the physical building blocks and quantum weirdness necessary to make a quantum computer, and uncovers the capabilities of the current generation of machines.

©2021 Brian Clegg (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC Engineering Physics Science Computer Science
Informative Explanations • Comprehensive Background • Accessible Concepts • Sober Optimism
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This is a very technical but high level intro to quantum computing. It is interesting and clear but the the subject is still very complicated so this book helps a lot in developing a basic understanding of the field.

Best Explanation of Quantum Computing I’ve found

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I really enjoyed learning how the workings of a Quantom computer are assembled. It does a great job explaining the physics too.

Great info on the topic

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Short and increased my knowledge and gave very useful history in tech leading up to

Short + useful = effective

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well written well narrated reasonably good. could have been quite a bit longer I think, there are some nuances and some minutia, details, specifics that I think are missing... but overall? definitely a 4 out of 5. I would say with about two more chapters and some really specific detail towards the end this would be a 5 of 5

I suppose that's perhaps harsh considering some of those details might not exist? maybe I'm seeking information that we've not yet discovered... lol

reasonably good

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This is oriented to people who know little
physics or computers. Wastes too much time explaining the basics, as if addressing illiterates…
this was annoying

Decent overview but lacks depth

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TL;DR: Fantastic explanation from beginning to end. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn where we came from, where we are, and where we are headed with computing.

I gave 4 stars for Performance because there is some incorrect reading of equations in the audio book. I think a PDF would be more appropriate instead of just reading the equation. Great performance otherwise.

I got a lot out of this book. From early punch cards, to IBM, to Moore's law, to D-Wave Systems and their cloud-based quantum computing services (among other products). This book even explains the history and usage for bra-ket notation which is a rabbit-hole I've yet to go down. If any of the things mentioned above seem interesting, get this book!

From nascent computing to quantum computing!

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This work was informative and explained concepts in a way that you don't need a degree to understand. I feel like it actually have a grasp on this material now.

A Deeper Understanding

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I had not thought about quantum computing in quite a while, so I needed the refresher on rudimentary context of algorithms and quantum physics to get me to the “what is all the fuss about” value proposal.
Finally, I wanted to understand the practicality of quantum computing in today’s application as well as the hurdles required to overcome for more wide application.
This book covered all of that territory with many experiments to which to go and read more.
It was understandable enough to a science-degrees person, but those without chemistry or science may struggle visualizing some of the analogies and contrasts draw to those fields of study.

Comprehensive theory, context and application delivered with sober optimism

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It broke down almost almost all the interfaces of an QC with a nice introduction for audiences who were not familiar with the topic. It provides enough FYI, footnotes in which will help you digest the content. It covered Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Hardware, Quantum Mechanics and other things that I forgot already. But would recommend as an entry level book to learn about quantum.

Very high level briefing

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thank you... no cap. quantum forever. we no not, but to must, by nature. and we can now, by you. let's quantise, yeah??. stay awesome

I love you

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