An Introduction to Quantum Computing Textbook

An Introduction to Quantum Computing

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The purpose of this monograph is to provide the mathematically
literate reader with an accessible introduction to the theory of
quantum computing algorithms, one component of a fascinating and
rapidly developing area which involves topics from physics,
mathematics, and computer science.
The author briefly describes the historical context of quantum
computing and provides the motivation, notation, and assumptions
appropriate for quantum statics, a non-dynamical, finite dimensional
model of quantum mechanics. This model is then used to define and
illustrate quantum logic gates and representative subroutines required
for quantum algorithms. A discussion of the basic algorithms of Simon
and of Deutsch and Jozsa sets the stage for the presentation of
Grover's search algorithm and Shor's factoring algorithm, key
algorithms which crystallized interest in the practicality of quantum
computers. A group theoretic abstraction of Shor's algorithms
completes the discussion of algorithms.
The last third of the book briefly elaborates the need for error-
correction capabilities and then traces the theory of quantum error-
correcting codes from the earliest examples to an abstract formulation
in Hilbert space.
This text is a good self-contained introductory resource for
newcomers to the field of quantum computing algorithms, as well as a
useful self-study guide for the more specialized scientist,
mathematician, graduate student, or engineer. Readers interested in
following the ongoing developments of quantum algorithms will benefit
particularly from this presentation of the notation and basic theory.
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