Information, Physics, and Computation

Information, Physics, and Computation
Author: Marc Mézard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2009-01-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 019857083X

A very active field of research is emerging at the frontier of statistical physics, theoretical computer science/discrete mathematics, and coding/information theory. This book sets up a common language and pool of concepts, accessible to students and researchers from each of these fields.

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information
Author: Michael A. Nielsen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 709
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139495488

One of the most cited books in physics of all time, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information remains the best textbook in this exciting field of science. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. This comprehensive textbook describes such remarkable effects as fast quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and quantum error-correction. Quantum mechanics and computer science are introduced before moving on to describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than 'classical' computers and its real-world implementation. It concludes with an in-depth treatment of quantum information. Containing a wealth of figures and exercises, this well-known textbook is ideal for courses on the subject, and will interest beginning graduate students and researchers in physics, computer science, mathematics, and electrical engineering.

Information and Computation

Information and Computation
Author: Gordana Dodig Crnkovic
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2011
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9814295477

This volume provides a cutting-edge view of the world's leading authorities in fields where information and computation play a central role.

Quantum Information, Computation and Communication

Quantum Information, Computation and Communication
Author: Jonathan A. Jones
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2012-07-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107014468

Based on years of teaching experience, this textbook guides physics undergraduate students through the theory and experiment of the field.

Quantum Information

Quantum Information
Author: Stephen Barnett
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2009-05-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0198527624

Quantum information is an area of science, which brings together physics, information theory, computer science & mathematics. This book, which is based on two successful lecture courses, is intended to introduce readers to the ideas behind new developments including quantum cryptography, teleportation & quantum computing.

Effective Computation in Physics

Effective Computation in Physics
Author: Anthony Scopatz
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2015-06-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1491901586

More physicists today are taking on the role of software developer as part of their research, but software development isnâ??t always easy or obvious, even for physicists. This practical book teaches essential software development skills to help you automate and accomplish nearly any aspect of research in a physics-based field. Written by two PhDs in nuclear engineering, this book includes practical examples drawn from a working knowledge of physics concepts. Youâ??ll learn how to use the Python programming language to perform everything from collecting and analyzing data to building software and publishing your results. In four parts, this book includes: Getting Started: Jump into Python, the command line, data containers, functions, flow control and logic, and classes and objects Getting It Done: Learn about regular expressions, analysis and visualization, NumPy, storing data in files and HDF5, important data structures in physics, computing in parallel, and deploying software Getting It Right: Build pipelines and software, learn to use local and remote version control, and debug and test your code Getting It Out There: Document your code, process and publish your findings, and collaborate efficiently; dive into software licenses, ownership, and copyright procedures

Quantum Information, Computation and Cryptography

Quantum Information, Computation and Cryptography
Author: Fabio Benatti
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2010-09-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642119131

This multi-authored textbook addresses graduate students with a background in physics, mathematics or computer science. No research experience is necessary. Consequently, rather than comprehensively reviewing the vast body of knowledge and literature gathered in the past twenty years, this book concentrates on a number of carefully selected aspects of quantum information theory and technology. Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of the subject, the multi-authored approach brings together different points of view from various renowned experts, providing a coherent picture of the subject matter. The book consists of ten chapters and includes examples, problems, and exercises. The first five present the mathematical tools required for a full comprehension of various aspects of quantum mechanics, classical information, and coding theory. Chapter 6 deals with the manipulation and transmission of information in the quantum realm. Chapters 7 and 8 discuss experimental implementations of quantum information ideas using photons and atoms. Finally, chapters 9 and 10 address ground-breaking applications in cryptography and computation.

The Physics of Quantum Information

The Physics of Quantum Information
Author: Dirk Bouwmeester
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662042096

Leading experts from "The Physics of Quantum Information" network, initiated by the European Commission, bring together the most recent results from this emerging area of quantum technology. Written in a consistent style as a research monograph, the book introduces quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, and quantum computation, considering both theory and newest experiments. Both scientists working in the field and advanced students will find a rich source of information on this exciting new area.

Feynman And Computation

Feynman And Computation
Author: Anthony Hey
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429980086

Computational properties of use to biological organisms or to the construction of computers can emerge as collective properties of systems having a large number of simple equivalent components (or neurons). The physical meaning of content-addressable memory is described by an appropriate phase space flow of the state of a system. A model of such a system is given, based on aspects of neurobiology but readily adapted to integrated circuits. The collective properties of this model produce a content-addressable memory which correctly yields an entire memory from any subpart of sufficient size. The algorithm for the time evolution of the state of the system is based on asynchronous parallel processing. Additional emergent collective properties include some capacity for generalization, familiarity recognition, categorization, error correction, and time sequence retention. The collective properties are only weakly sensitive to details of the modeling or the failure of individual devices.

The Physics of Computing

The Physics of Computing
Author: Marilyn Wolf
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2016-10-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128096160

The Physics of Computing gives a foundational view of the physical principles underlying computers. Performance, power, thermal behavior, and reliability are all harder and harder to achieve as transistors shrink to nanometer scales. This book describes the physics of computing at all levels of abstraction from single gates to complete computer systems. It can be used as a course for juniors or seniors in computer engineering and electrical engineering, and can also be used to teach students in other scientific disciplines important concepts in computing. For electrical engineering, the book provides the fundamentals of computing that link core concepts to computing. For computer science, it provides foundations of key challenges such as power consumption, performance, and thermal. The book can also be used as a technical reference by professionals. - Links fundamental physics to the key challenges in computer design, including memory wall, power wall, reliability - Provides all of the background necessary to understand the physical underpinnings of key computing concepts - Covers all the major physical phenomena in computing from transistors to systems, including logic, interconnect, memory, clocking, I/O