Everything about Quantum computing
Computer hardware technology that uses quantum mechanics
A quantum computer is a computer that represents and processes information using quantum states. Quantum computations exploit phenomena such as superposition, interference, and entanglement. Quantum computers have the potential to complete some calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. For example, a large-scale quantum computer could break widely used encryption schemes and aid physicists in performing physical simulations. However, current hardware implementations of quantum computation are largely experimental and suitable for only certain specialized tasks. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Quantum computingA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Evidence for the utility of quantum computing before fault toleranceInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Quantum computation and quantum informationThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Quantum Computing in the NISQ era and beyondCited 8,349 times
- Go sideways: Quantum supremacyA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Quantum algorithmA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun The use of quantum mechanical phenomena to transcend classical time complexity limitations in computing.
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Quantum Computing in the NISQ era and beyond
Quantum computation with quantum dots
Fault-tolerant quantum computation by anyons
Non-Abelian anyons and topological quantum computation
Polynomial-Time Algorithms for Prime Factorization and Discrete Logarithms on a Quantum Computer
A scheme for efficient quantum computation with linear optics
🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
Quantum computation and quantum informationMichael A. Nielsen, Isaac L. Chuang · 2000
MechanikFlorian Scheck · 1988
Quantum Continuous VariablesAlessio Serafini, Vittorio Giovanetti · 2017
Quantum Information TheoryMark M. Wilde · 2013
Quantum opticsD. F. Walls · 1994
Quantum Computer ScienceN. David Mermin · 2007
Elements Of Quantum Computation And Quantum CommunicationAnirban Pathak · 2013
QuantenmechanikFranz Schwabl · 1991
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