Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics. 'Quantum algorithms' had already been written long before hardware was built. These would

The Graphene Revolution: The Weird Science of the Ultra-Thin (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Welcome to the wonderful world of graphene, the thinnest substance known to

Introducing Infinity: A Graphic Guide (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

A brand new graphic guide from Brian Clegg, author of the best-selling Inflight Science, Introducing Infinity will teach you all you need to know about this big idea, from mathematicians driven mad by transfinite numbers to the ancient Greeks who drowned the man that discovered an endless

Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists (Yanofsky Noson S.)(Pevná vazba)

The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics to expand our computational horizons. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists takes readers on a tour of this fascinating area of cutting-edge research. Written in an accessible

How to Build a Time Machine: The Real Science of Time Travel (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

A pop science look at time travel technology, from Einstein to Ronald Mallett to present day experiments. Forget fiction: time travel is real.In How to Build a Time Machine, Brian Clegg provides an understanding of what time is and how it can be manipulated. He explores the fascinating world of

The God Effect: Quantum Entanglement, Science's Strangest Phenomenon (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

The phenomenon that Einstein thought too spooky and strange to be true What is entanglement? It's a connection between quantum particles, the building blocks of the universe. Once two particles are entangled, a change to one of them is reflected---instantly---in the other, be they in the same lab

Fundamentals of Quantum Computing: Theory and Practice (Kasirajan Venkateswaran)(Pevná vazba)

This introductory book on quantum computing includes an emphasis on the development of algorithms. Appropriate for both university students as well as software developers interested in programming a quantum computer, this practical approach to modern quantum computing takes the reader through the

Will We Ever Have a Quantum Computer? (Dyakonov Mikhail I.)(Paperback)

Introduction.- Brief history of quantum computing, starting with the invention of Shor's algorithm (1994).- Introduction to quantum mechanics for pedestrians.- Electron spin as a qubit.- The main ideas and promises of quantum computing.- Current state of the

Mathematics of Quantum Computing: An Introduction (Scherer Wolfgang)(Pevná vazba)

This textbook presents the elementary aspects of quantum computing in a mathematical form. It is intended as core or supplementary reading for physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists taking a first course on quantum computing. It starts by introducing the basic mathematics required for

A Brief History of Infinity: The Quest to Think the Unthinkable (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

The story of a philosophical and mathematical concept that has driven men

Quantum Physics: A Beginner's Guide (Rae Alistair I. M.)(Paperback)

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is, Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon and

The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything (Vigna Paul)(Paperback)

Views differ on bitcoin, but few doubt the transformative potential of Blockchain technology. The Truth Machine is the best book so far on what has happened and what may come along. It demands the attention of anyone concerned with our economic future. --Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot

The Universal History of Computing: From the Abacus to the Quantum Computer (Ifrah Georges)(Paperback)

'A fascinating compendium of information about writing systems-both for words and numbers.' -Publishers Weekly 'A truly enlightening and fascinating study for the mathematically oriented reader.' -Booklist 'Well researched. . . . This book is a rich resource for those involved in researching the

Gravitational Waves: How Einstein's Spacetime Ripples Reveal the Secrets of the Universe (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Until then, investigation of the universe had depended on electromagnetic radiation: visible light, radio, X-rays and the rest. But gravitational waves- ripples in the fabric of space and time- are unrelenting, passing through barriers that stop light dead. At the two 2.5 mile long LIGO

Conundrum: Crack the Ultimate Cipher Challenge (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

The ultimate trial of knowledge and cunning, Conundrum features 200 cryptic puzzles and ciphers. The solutions link throughout the book - so you need to solve them all to get to the final round. With a focus on ciphers and codebreaking, Conundrum contains twenty sections, each built around a

Physics and Philosophy - The Revolution in Modern Science (Heisenberg Werner)(Paperback / softback)

Explains the central ideas of the quantum revolution and uncertainty principle. This book reveals how words and concepts familiar in daily life can lose their meaning in the world of relativity and quantum

Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

How patterns--from diagrams of spacetime to particle trails revealed by supercolliders--offer clues to the fundamental workings of the physical world. Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and

Examining Quantum Algorithms for Quantum Image Processing (Li Haisheng)(Pevná vazba)

An emerging interdisciplinary field of study in the realm of academia has been quantum computing and its various applications. The rapid rate of progress of this advancing technology as well as its multi-faceted nature has created a vast amount of potential research material for professionals and

Cryptography Apocalypse: Preparing for the Day When Quantum Computing Breaks Today's Crypto (Grimes Roger A.)(Paperback)

Will your organization be protected the day a quantum computer breaks encryption on the internet? Computer encryption is vital for protecting users, data, and infrastructure in the digital age. Using traditional computing, even common desktop encryption could take decades for specialized

Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and Technology of Ecosocialism (Wallis Victor)(Paperback)

Red-Green Revolution is an impassioned and informed confrontation with the planetary emergency brought about by accelerated ecological devastation in the last half-century. Its author, distinguished political scientist Victor Wallis, argues that sound ecological policy requires a socialist

Programming Quantum Computers: Essential Algorithms and Code Samples (Johnston Eric R.)(Paperback)

Quantum computers are poised to kick-start a new computing revolution--and you can join in right away. If you're in software engineering, computer graphics, data science, or just an intrigued computerphile, this book provides a hands-on programmer's guide to understanding quantum computing. Rather

Einstein's Unfinished Revolution - The Search for What Lies Beyond the Quantum (Smolin Lee)(Paperback / softback)

The Qubit Zirconium: A Keyforge Novel (Wehm M. Darusha)(Paperback)

Archaeologies of Touch: Interfacing with Haptics from Electricity to Computing (Parisi David)(Paperback)

A material history of haptics technology that raises new questions about the relationship between touch and media Since the rise of radio and television, we have lived in an era defined increasingly by the electronic circulation of images and sounds. But the flood of new computing technologies