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Quantum Computing for Dummies - by Whurley & Floyd Earl Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Comprehend the mysteries--and the amazing potential--of quantum computing Quantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology.
- About the Author: "whurley" is the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, a startup that makes the power of quantum computing easily accessible and available to all.
- 400 Pages
- Computers + Internet, Hardware
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About the Book
"Comprehend the mysteries -- and the amazing potential -- of quantum computing. Quantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need to know what is it and how does it work? This easy-to-understand book breaks it down and answers your most pressing questions. Get a better understanding of how quantum computing is revolutionizing networking, data management, cryptography, and artificial intelligence in ways that would have previously been unthinkable. With a Dummies guide by your side, you'll get a primer on the inner workings and practical applications of quantum computers. Learn the difference binary and quantum computers; Discover which industries will be most influenced by quantum computing; See how quantum improves encryption and enables business; Take a look at how quantum is applied in big data and AI; For technologists and IT pros interested in getting on board the quantum train -- plus anyone who's quantum-curious -- this Dummies guide is a must-have." --Book Synopsis
Comprehend the mysteries--and the amazing potential--of quantum computing
Quantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need to know what is it and how does it work? This easy-to-understand book breaks it down and answers your most pressing questions. Get a better understanding of how quantum computing is revolutionizing networking, data management, cryptography, and artificial intelligence in ways that would have previously been unthinkable. With a Dummies guide by your side, you'll get a primer on the inner workings and practical applications of quantum computers.
- Learn the difference binary and quantum computers
- Discover which industries will be most influenced by quantum computing
- See how quantum improves encryption and enables business
- Take a look at how quantum is applied in big data and AI
For technologists and IT pros interested in getting on board the quantum train--plus anyone who's quantum-curious--this Dummies guide is a must-have.
From the Back Cover
Plunge into the world of quantum computing
A new type of computer that harnesses the power of the atom is revolutionizing how computers work. This book introduces you to systems that use the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems in minutes that would otherwise take the world's largest supercomputer millions of years to process. Discover what quantum computers do and how they're expected to transform industries like finance, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and energy. You don't need a PhD to understand the basics of quantum computing, thanks to the simple explanations inside.
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About the Author
"whurley" is the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, a startup that makes the power of quantum computing easily accessible and available to all. He is also co-author of Quantum Computing For Babies.
Floyd Smith is a tech communicator and longtime For Dummies author, who has most notably written several editions of the bestselling Creating Web Pages For Dummies.