Milburn, Gerard

The Feynman Processor: Quantum Entanglement and the Computing Revolution (Frontiers of Science (Reading, Mass.).)

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ISBN 13:
9780738201733
author:
Milburn, Gerard
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Perseus Books,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
21.1 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
Genre:
Science Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.83

Description

Quantum computing is becoming increasingly real thanks to groundbreaking discoveries by Gerard Milburn and other leading scientists. This book brings the scientific ideas behind quantum computing to life, explaining concepts that were previously only seen in science fiction. At its core, quantum computing involves reducing computing elements to sizes far smaller than present-day chips, down to individual atoms. However, this also presents new problems on a quantum level. Milburn delves into the fascinating world of entanglement, where particles can exist in two places at once and matter on the quantum level can be teleported. This book is the first to explain these scientific ideas in detail for a general audience, making it an exciting read for anyone eager to stay up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs in physics and computers.

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