Dancing with Qubits - Second Edition

Unlock the core math and understand the technical nuances of quantum computing in this detailed guide. Delve into the practicality of NISQ algorithms, and survey promising advancements in quantum machine learning.Key FeaturesDiscover how quantum computing works and delve into the math behind it with practical examplesLearn about and assess the most up-to-date quantum computing topics including quantum machine learningExplore the inner workings of existing quantum computing technologies to understand how they may perform significantly better than their classical counterpartsBook DescriptionDancing with Qubits, Second Edition, is a comprehensive quantum computing textbook that starts with an overview of why quantum computing is so different from classical computing and describes several industry use cases where it can have a major impact. A full description of classical computing and the mathematical underpinnings of quantum computing follows, helping you better understand concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and interference. Next up are circuits and algorithms, both basic and sophisticated, as well as a survey of the physics and engineering ideas behind how quantum computing hardware is built. Finally, the book looks to the future and gives you guidance on understanding how further developments may affect you.This new edition is updated throughout with more than 100 new exercises and includes new chapters on NISQ algorithms and quantum machine learning.Understanding quantum computing requires a lot of math, and this book doesn’t shy away from the necessary math concepts you’ll need. Each topic is explained thoroughly and with helpful examples, leaving you with a solid foundation of knowledge in quantum computing that will help you pursue and leverage quantum-led technologies.What you will learnExplore the mathematical foundations of quantum computingDiscover the complex, mind-bending concepts that underpin quantum systemsUnderstand the key ideas behind classical and quantum computingRefresh and extend your grasp of essential mathematics, computing, and quantum theoryExamine a detailed overview of qubits and quantum circuitsDive into quantum algorithms such as Grover’s search, Deutsch-Jozsa, Simon’s, and Shor’sExplore the main applications of quantum computing in the fields of scientific computing, AI, and elsewhereWho this book is forDancing with Qubits, Second Edition, is a quantum computing textbook for all those who want to understand and explore the inner workings of quantum computing. This entails building up from basic to some sophisticated mathematics and is therefore best suited for those with a healthy interest in mathematics, physics, engineering, or computer science.Table of ContentsWhy Quantum ComputingThey’re Not Old, They’re ClassicsMore Numbers than You Can ImaginePlanes and Circles and Spheres, Oh MyDimensionsWhat Do You Mean 'Probably'?One QubitTwo Qubits, ThreeWiring Up the CircuitsFrom Circuits to AlgorithmsGetting PhysicalConsidering NISQ AlgorithmsIntroduction to Quantum Machine LearningQuestions about the Future