Aaronson, Scott
Quantum Computing since Democritus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521199568
- author:
- Aaronson, Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 398
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, Computer Science, Architecture & Microprocessors,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quantum Computing Since Democritus by Scott Aaronson This book takes readers on a journey through some of the most fundamental ideas in mathematics, computer science, and physics. From ancient Greece to modern times, it explores a wide range of topics, including logic, set theory, computability, complexity theory, quantum computing, cryptography, and more. Aaronson's approach is both insightful and thought-provoking, covering subjects such as time travel, the paradox of Newcomb, and the views of Roger Penrose. With its informal style, this book makes complex ideas accessible to readers with a scientific background, as well as students and researchers working in physics, computer science, mathematics, and philosophy. Suitable for those interested in understanding the latest developments in quantum computing and its connections to other fields, this book offers a unique perspective on some of the most pressing questions in modern science.
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