Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing
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Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing is for students who want to learn quantum computing beyond a conceptual level, but who lack advanced training in mathematics. The only prerequisite is trigonometry, and mathematics beyond that will be covered, including linear algebra. This book is suitable as a course textbook or for independent study. The text begins with a significant overview of classical computing, from how they add numbers to their computational limits, and it mirrors many of the quantum computing topics that are covered later. Then, the investigation of quantum computing begins with a single qubit and quantum gates acting on it, first using geometry and elementary algebra, and later using linear algebra. Computer algebra systems are utilized, and code for both Mathematica and SageMath is included. After one qubit, multi-qubit systems are covered, including how quantum computers add numbers, universal gate sets, and error correction. After this, readers learn how to program quantum circuits on actual quantum processors using IBM Quantum Experience. Afterward, entanglement and quantum protocols are explored. Finally, quantum algorithms are examined, culminating in Shor's algorithm for factoring. Abundant use of the Quirk quantum simulator is used throughout. Finally, a short discussion of careers in quantum computing is provided, along with some possible technical topics to learn next. Review: Very good reference - The book is really good and I recommend it to whoever wants a straightforward reference on this topic Review: The Gateway to Quantum - I have good high school maths, but no more. Consequently, I had no expectation that I would be able to follow all of the content (which was true). Nevertheless, I learned enough about the mathematical basis of quantum computing, and how it differs from classical, to keep me satisfied. The author has done a really impressive job of compiling so much content. Full marks also to the publishers for their layout and typography.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 271 Reviews |
F**H
Very good reference
The book is really good and I recommend it to whoever wants a straightforward reference on this topic
A**R
The Gateway to Quantum
I have good high school maths, but no more. Consequently, I had no expectation that I would be able to follow all of the content (which was true). Nevertheless, I learned enough about the mathematical basis of quantum computing, and how it differs from classical, to keep me satisfied. The author has done a really impressive job of compiling so much content. Full marks also to the publishers for their layout and typography.
Y**E
Quantum enthusiast
A book you will enjoy reading, highly recommended, great service and delivery
T**O
Quantum
Simplistic but detailed writing.
S**D
Very useful
Great book for beginners to understand quantum computing
S**N
Excellent
If you want to really understand Quantum computing and how it differs from conventional computing this is the book for you. Can be heavy going if you don't already have a background in logic gates but even if you don't everything is explained.
A**X
Good content, good quality, but figures are hard to follow due to gray-scale printing.
Useful book and well designed (size, weight, bonding etc.. so it can be read at bedtime). However, the b/w printing makes it impossible to read many of the figures (and there are necessarily many figures given the topic of the book). Not much to say about the content as I'm struggling with it right now. Otherwise, product was promptly dispatched and arrived on time
P**R
Not so good for quantum computing
Update 08/12/25 : Having read through most of the book, it would sem that the coding is well out of date. I'm finding this more and more with ANY book on Quantum Computing. Shame really as some of the maths is interesting.
N**B
Read it now!
Wonderful book to learn the basics
B**H
Incredible
I only have a semester of calc 1, and no linear algebra experience, much of the math in this book was a first encounter for me. The author is *incredibly* good at explaining concepts in a way that is easy to read while still clear, thorough, and professional. The exercises are great and have solutions. The pictures are clear. I have done 2 semesters of CS major core courses: this book's beginning chapter on classic CS theory taught more about that than anything I've encountered in college thus far (the attention given to classical logic gates and the practice exercises are exceptional). Overall, thrilled by this book. Definitely feel that I will be competent to check out Mike and Ike upon finishing.
M**.
Can recommend it!
Pleasant read. Builds a good basic understanding. Great starter boom. Certainly worth the read.
L**O
Ottima introduzione all'argomento.
Testo pedagogico, chiaro e con buoni esempi e problemi. Lo consiglio. Forse unico punto debole la mancanza di una parte introduttiva alle macchine di calcolo statistiche.
L**N
Easy to read. Lots of explanation. Learn from ground up
I like how this book explains everything from the very beginning - the engineering mechanism behind computing. I’ve always been perplexed by this and therefore could not grasp any programming logic. This books really makes it clear for me.
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