Quantum Computation and Quantum Information
10th Anniversary Edition

This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context.

Michael A. Nielsen (Author), Isaac L. Chuang (Author)

9781107002173, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 December 2010

702 pages, 200 b/w illus. 10 tables 598 exercises
25.4 x 18 x 3.4 cm, 1.56 kg

'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, commonly referred to as 'Mike and Ike', continues to be a most valuable resource for background information on quantum information processing. As a mathematically-impaired experimentalist, I particularly appreciate the fact that armed with a modest background in quantum mechanics, it is possible to pick up at any point in the book and readily grasp the basic ideas being discussed. To me, it is still 'the' book on the subject.' David Wineland, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado

One of the most cited books in physics of all time, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information remains the best textbook in this exciting field of science. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. This comprehensive textbook describes such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and quantum error-correction. Quantum mechanics and computer science are introduced before moving on to describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than 'classical' computers and its real-world implementation. It concludes with an in-depth treatment of quantum information. Containing a wealth of figures and exercises, this well-known textbook is ideal for courses on the subject, and will interest beginning graduate students and researchers in physics, computer science, mathematics, and electrical engineering.

Part I. Fundamental Concepts: 1. Introduction and overview
2. Introduction to quantum mechanics
3. Introduction to computer science
Part II. Quantum Computation: 4. Quantum circuits
5. The quantum Fourier transform and its application
6. Quantum search algorithms
7. Quantum computers: physical realization
Part III. Quantum Information: 8. Quantum noise and quantum operations
9. Distance measures for quantum information
10. Quantum error-correction
11. Entropy and information
12. Quantum information theory
Appendices
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Quantum physics [quantum mechanics & quantum field theory PHQ], Physics [PH]