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Quantum computing is a relatively young field found at the intersection between information science and quantum physics. It describes the manipulation of information stored in the quantum states of a physical system, which has properties that sharply contrast with those of conventional classical information. The potential for exploitation of these properties-quantum information processing-is huge. Quantum algorithms running on the holy grail of QI research, a quantum computer, could be faster than any foreseeable classical computer. Quantum Computing: From Linear Algebra to Physical Realizations is a complete introduction to the subject, based on courses given by the authors in both Japan and Europe. The text divides into two parts: the first, an introductory overview of quantum information theory, including a discussion of the famous Grover and Shor algorithms and the introduction of the concept of a qubit (quantum-bit). The second part, which makes this title unique, is a comprehensive discussion of the experimental approaches currently being developed to make quantum computing a reality. These range from optical techniques - already successfully used for quantum cryptography - through solid state/superconducting and BEC methods to ion traps - the most likely candidate for eventual success.

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