Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis

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One of the first books to thoroughly examine the subject, Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis covers the essential components in the design of a “real” quantum computer. It explores contemporary and important aspects of quantum computation, particularly focusing on the role of quantum electronic devices as quantum gates.

Largely self-contained and written in a tutorial style, this reference presents the analysis, design, and modeling of the major types of quantum computing devices: ion traps, cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED), linear optics, quantum dots, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID), and neutral atom traps. It begins by explaining the fundamentals and algorithms of quantum computing, followed by the operations and formalisms of quantum systems. For each electronic device, the subsequent chapters discuss physical properties, the setup of qubits, control actions that produce the quantum gates that are universal for quantum computing, relevant measurements, and decoherence properties of the systems. The book also includes tables, diagrams, and figures that illustrate various data, uses, and designs of quantum computing.

As nanoelectronics will inevitably replace microelectronics, the development of quantum information science and quantum computing technology is imperative to the future of information science and technology. Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis helps fulfill this need by providing a comprehensive collection of the most promising devices for the future.

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Who Gives a Gigabyte: A Survival Guide for the Technologically Perplexed

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An exhilarating chronicle of the most revolutionary advancements in recent—and future—technology

Which new technologies are bound to have the biggest impact on our lives in the years ahead? This groundbreaking book looks at the latest technological superstars destined to reshape the upcoming century and offers easy-to-understand, engaging explanations of what they are, how they work, and how they will affect our lives. Written by a senior editor of Scientific American, the world’s premier science magazine, and based on in-depth interviews with today’s leading innovators as well as extensive research of the latest scientific literature, Who Gives a Gigabyte? takes you on a fast-paced tour into the brave new world of gene therapy, quantum computation, designer drugs, and recyclable cars.

Surveying the wide range of technological wonders, the authors investigate such diverse realms of scientific advancement as computing, telecommunications, laser beams, bioengineering materials, and alternative energy sources. From the Human Genome Project, which aims to spell out every letter of our genetic inheritance, to the implications of altering genes in important agricultural projects, to new strategies for attacking malignant cancer cells without the damaging side effects of traditional treatments, to the startling but still unsuccessful attempts to make computer software more like the human mind, Who Gives a Gigabyte? demystifies the technology of today and provides an enlightening glimpse into the limitless possibilities of tomorrow.

“An enjoyable and rewarding book.”—Choice

“An informative overview of new and emerging technologies.”—Booklist

“The reward for the reader is a solid grounding in technological literacy.”—Scientific AmericanAmazon.com Review
This book is dedicated to the proposition that almost anyone can acquire a basic understanding of today’s technological marvels–and that, perhaps, everyone ought to. Consistently understandable (but thankfully more sober than its somewhat dippy title suggests), Who Gives a Gigabyte? offers a brisk, guided tour of the high technologies currently having, or soon to have, the greatest impact on our lives and society. These include computing and telecommunications, genetic engineering, molecular medicine, bioengineering, lasers, smart materials, alternative fuels, and green technology. If you don’t know what some of these are, don’t worry. Stix and Lacob leave no technical jargon undefined, and their explanations of the workings of fin-de-millennium gadgetry–microchips, compact discs, electric cars, cloned sheep–are thorough and lucid.

But just as important as the technical details are the social, political, and economic issues surrounding them, and these, too, get a clear and comprehensive airing out. In an increasingly technological world, they explain, “technological literacy … enables us to be better citizens,” helping us make informed social decisions that would otherwise be left to scientists, business leaders, and bureaucrats. Stix and Lacob don’t belabor the point, though. What they promise is the essentials of a contemporary technological education, and that, no more or less, is what they deliver. –Julian Dibbell

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Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing

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It was once widely believed that quantum computation would never become a reality. However, the discovery of quantum error correction and the proof of the accuracy threshold theorem nearly ten years ago gave rise to extensive development and research aimed at creating a working, scalable quantum computer. Over a decade has passed since this monumental accomplishment yet no book-length pedagogical presentation of this important theory exists.

Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing offers the first full-length exposition on the realization of a theory once thought impossible. It provides in-depth coverage on the most important class of codes discovered to date—quantum stabilizer codes. It brings together the central themes of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant procedures to prove the accuracy threshold theorem for a particular noise error model. The author also includes a derivation of well-known bounds on the parameters of quantum error correcting code.

Packed with over 40 real-world problems, 35 field exercises, and 17 worked-out examples, this book is the essential resource for any researcher interested in entering the quantum field as well as for those who want to understand how the unexpected realization of quantum computing is possible.

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Self-aligned Side Gates for Nanowires and Nanotubes: The development and application of a new gate architecture for manipulating and defining 1D quantum dots with possibilities for quantum computation

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The book presents the experimental and theoretical development of a simple to fabricate new control architecture for nanotubes and nanowires. The architectures arrangement offers new possibilities for electrical, magnetic and mechanical control and a new spin detection architecture with applicability to quantum computation is presented. The fabrication procedure allows twin side gate electrodes to be placed within 5nm of a nanotube. The nanotube is suspended between the twin gate electrodes and the suspension creates an air gap between the nanotube and the gates. The air gap can help when applying high fields and should reduce noise, shielding and hysteretic effects. The twin gate structure allows for high field gradients which can be used to modify band gaps, while the proximity and dimensions assist the formation of well-defined tunnel barriers. Ultimately it is hoped that the architecture will aid the creation and control of quantum dots and offer the possibility of extending low dimensional experiments in GaAs to nanotubes and nanowires.

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