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Summary
Summary
Quantum physics allows entirely new forms of computation and cryptography, which could perform tasks currently impossible on classical devices, leading to an explosion of new algorithms, communications protocols and suggestions for physical implementations of all these ideas. As a result, quantum information has made the transition from an exotic research topic to part of mainstream undergraduate courses in physics. Based on years of teaching experience, this textbook builds from simple fundamental concepts to cover the essentials of the field. Aimed at physics undergraduate students with a basic background in quantum mechanics, it guides readers through theory and experiment, introducing all the central concepts without getting caught up in details. Worked examples and exercises make this useful as a self-study text for those who want a brief introduction before starting on more advanced books. Solutions are available online at www.cambridge.org/9781107014466.
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This relatively brief introductory text by Jones and Jaksch (both, Univ. of Oxford, UK) focuses on a rapidly moving area of physics research with important potential applications to things like unbreakable codes and computers many times more powerful than those available today. This growing area of research starts with fundamental aspects of quantum physics and moves quickly to difficult experimental issues. The three-part work begins with "Quantum Information"; this section covers fundamental quantum concepts such as the Bloch sphere and entanglement as well as basic experimental techniques using spins and photons. The second section, "Quantum Computation," addresses quantum algorithms along with experimental work with atom traps and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The final section, "Quantum Communication," includes discussions of quantum teleportation and quantum cryptography. There is a nice balance between theory and different experimental approaches throughout the text. The book would be appropriate for upper-class physics majors and beginning graduate students in the US. It would also be appropriate for busy faculty who want a concise introduction to the field. The chapter exercises and suggestions for additional reading, along with an appendix on quantum mechanics, will be particularly useful for self-study or reading courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners. M. C. Ogilvie Washington University
Table of Contents
| Part I Quantum Information |
| 1 Quantum bits and quantum gates |
| 2 An atom in a laser field |
| 3 Spins in magnetic fields |
| 4 Photon techniques |
| 5 Two qubits and beyond |
| 6 Measurement and entanglement |
| Part II Quantum Computation |
| 7 Principles of quantum computing |
| 8 Elementary quantum algorithms |
| 9 More advanced quantum algorithms |
| 10 Trapped atoms and ions |
| 11 Nuclear magnetic resonance |
| 12 Large scale quantum computers |
| Part III Quantum Communication |
| 13 Basics of information theory |
| 14 Quantum information |
| 15 Quantum communication |
| 16 Testing EPR |
| 17 Quantum cryptography |
| Appendixes |
| References |
| Index |
