Quantum Information - A First Course

This foundational introduction to the cutting-edge field of quantum information offers a comprehensive presentation of the topic while remaining accessible to students with any STEM background. Accompanied by numerous exercises and worked examples, it features boxed asides to broaden understanding, and an approachable and engaging writing style.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Welcome to quantum computing; 2. Quantum mechanics for quantum computers; 3. Two qubits and entanglement; 4. Quantum algorithms; 5. Period finding and Shor's algorithm; 6. Realizations of qubits: general discussion; 7. Realizations of qubits: examples; 8. The physics of two-qubit gates; 9. Device characterization; 10. Variations on the DiVincenzo criteria; 11. Decoherence and how to defeat it; 12. Quantum technologies; Afterword; Solutions to select exercises; Appendices; Glossary; Suggestions for further reading; Index.

About the author

Asma Al-Qasimi is a researcher in quantum information and optics at the University of Rochester and she obtained her degree in physics and mathematics from the University of Toronto. She is a former APS Blewett Fellow and has received awards for her contributions to the teaching of undergraduate quantum mechanics.Daniel F. V. James is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Toronto and has been working in quantum information science and technologies for nearly 30 years. His achievements include the first tomographic measurement of an entangled state, the first experimental realization of deterministic quantum teleportation and an early proof of principle demonstration of Shor's algorithm.

Product details

• Authors: Asma Al-Qasimi, Asma (University of Rochester Al-Qasimi, Daniel F. V. James
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009514729
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0951472-9
• No. of pages: 332
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Theoretical physics; SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, computer science, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), For higher / tertiary / university education, Quantum computing and information, Textbook, coursework