Quantum Computing: Fundamental Principles of Quantum Computing Systems by Richard Skiba The book begins with a solid introduction to quantum mechanics in chemistry and Physics, the foundational science that makes quantum computing possible. Readers will gain an understanding of key principles such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference—phenomena that enable quantum computers to process vast amounts of data in parallel. The discussion then shifts to qubits, the fundamental building blocks of quantum computation, explaining their physical implementations using superconducting circuits, trapped ions, photonic systems, and other technologies.
It explores groundbreaking quantum algorithms such as Shor’s algorithm for factoring large numbers and Grover’s algorithm for quantum search, demonstrating how quantum computing achieves exponential speedup over classical methods. The discussion extends beyond theory to practical implementations, examining quantum hardware developed by leading technology companies such as IBM, Google, Microsoft, IonQ, and Rigetti. It also explores the role of quantum computing in cybersecurity, highlighting quantum cryptography, post-quantum encryption, and quantum key distribution protocols that ensure secure communications.
The latter sections of the book showcase real-world applications of quantum computing in fields such as artificial intelligence, drug discovery, climate modelling, financial modelling, and supply chain optimization.
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