Books in Quantum computing

Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Computing

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Daowen Qiu
English

Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Computing is the essential textbook designed specifically for introductory courses in this groundbreaking discipline. Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in how we understand computation itself. This textbook delves deep into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin this revolutionary technology, making it an invaluable resource for both undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields. Structured into eight meticulously crafted chapters, this textbook covers everything from the historical context of quantum computing to advanced theories and applications. Each chapter is designed to build upon the last, ensuring that students develop a robust understanding of both foundational concepts and cutting-edge research. Chapter 1 briefly introduces the development history, background, and current status of quantum computing, and points out its advantages and potential applications; Chapter 2 describes the basic concepts related to quantum computing and points out that classical computing is a special case of quantum computing; Chapter 3 provides an overview of linear algebra, systematically summarizing the relevant theorems on operator (matrix) decomposition and hyperoperators; Chapter 4 states the basic quantum cryptography and communication protocols; Chapter 5 elaborates on basic quantum computing models, including quantum finite automata, quantum Turing machines, and quantum circuits; Chapter 6 introduces the core content of quantum computing, including important quantum algorithms It also introduces hidden subgroup algorithms and summarizes the basic tools for designing quantum algorithms, namely quantum phase estimation method and quantum amplitude amplification method; Chapter 7 introduces the basic knowledge and methods of quantum computing complexity; Chapter 8 introduces the basic concepts and methods of quantum error correction codes, as well as their error correction principles. This textbook not only serves as a foundational resource for students but also acts as a comprehensive guide for researchers interested in quantum computing. Its clarity and thoroughness make it an excellent reference for those looking to deepen their understanding or engage in cutting-edge research.

Quantum Technology

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Stefan Tappertzhofen + 1 more
English

Quantum Technology introduces the readers to the fundamentals, materials, and devices for quantum technology applications.The author provides the reader with the key principles of quantum and solid-state physics, and electronic, magnetic and low-dimensional materials. Then, he introduces important advances towards realization of quantum technology such as quantum computing, quantum electronics, and cryogenics. Throughout, the author explores how understanding of materials, physics and nanotechnology can lead to practical implementation and design of devices and new technologies. Enabling technologies that underpin the design of materials, devices, and applications are also discussed.Quantum Technology is suitable for materials scientists, engineers and physicists working towards the realization of quantum technologies. It may be also of interest to computer scientists working in this area.

Quantum Communication and Cryptography

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Walter Krawec
English
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Quantum Communication and Cryptography introduces readers to the theory of quantum cryptography, with a focus will on quantum key distribution (QKD) and more advanced quantum cryptographic protocols beyond QKD. It contains a brief introduction to the field of modern cryptography that is needed to fully appreciate and understand how quantum cryptographic systems are proven secure, and how they can be safely used in combination with current day classical systems. Readers are then introduced to quantum key distribution (QKD) - perhaps the most celebrated, and currently the most practical, of quantum cryptographic techniques.Basic protocols are described, and security proofs are given, providing readers with the knowledge needed to understand how QKD protocols are proven secure using modern, state- of-the-art definitions of security. Following this, more advanced QKD protocols are discussed, along with alternative quantum and classical methods to improve QKD performance. Finally, alternative quantum cryptographic protocols are covered, along with a discussion on some of the practical considerations of quantum secure communication technology. Throughout, protocols are described in a clear and consistent manner that still provides comprehensive, theoretical proofs and methods.

Quantum Process Algebra

1st Edition
March 6, 2025
Yong Wang
English
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Quantum Process Algebra introduces readers to the algebraic properties and laws for quantum computing. The book provides readers with all aspects of algebraic theory for quantum computing, including the basis of semantics and axiomatization for quantum computing. With the assumption of a quantum system, readers will learn to solve the modelling of the three main components in a quantum system: unitary operator, quantum measurement, and quantum entanglement, with full support of quantum and classical computing in closed systems. Next, the book establishes the relationship between probabilistic quantum bisimilarity and classical probabilistic bisimilarity, including strong probabilistic bisimilarity and weak probabilistic bisimilarity, which makes an axiomatization of quantum processes possible. With this framework, quantum and classical computing mixed processes are unified with the same structured operational semantics. Finally, the book establishes a series of axiomatizations of quantum process algebras. These process algebras support nearly all main computation properties. Quantum and classical computing in closed quantum systems are unified with the same equational logic and the same structured operational semantics under the framework of ACP-like probabilistic process algebra. This unification means that the mathematics in the book can be used widely for verification of quantum and classical computing mixed systems, for example, most quantum communication protocols. ACP-like axiomatization also inherits the advantages of ACP, for example, and modularity means that it can be extended in an elegant way.

Foundations of Quantum Programming

2nd Edition
April 29, 2024
Mingsheng Ying
English
Paperback
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Foundations of Quantum Programming, Second Edition provides a systematic exposition of the subject of quantum programming. Emphasis is placed on foundational concepts, methods, and techniques that can be widely used for various quantum programming models and languages. The book describes how programming methodologies developed for current computers can be extended for quantum computers, along with new programming methodologies that can effectively exploit the unique power of quantum computing. In addition, this resource introduces a chain of quantum programming models from sequential to parallel and distributed programming in the paradigm of superposition-of-data to the paradigm of superposition-of-programs.Final content presents a series of logical and mathematical tools for verification and analysis of quantum programs, including invariant generation, termination analysis, and abstract interpretation.

Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence

1st Edition
September 15, 2016
Siddhartha Bhattacharyya + 2 more
English
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Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence: Research and Applications explores the latest quantum computational intelligence approaches, initiatives, and applications in computing, engineering, science, and business. The book explores this emerging field of research that applies principles of quantum mechanics to develop more efficient and robust intelligent systems. Conventional computational intelligence—or soft computing—is conjoined with quantum computing to achieve this objective. The models covered can be applied to any endeavor which handles complex and meaningful information.

Foundations of Quantum Programming

1st Edition
March 9, 2016
Mingsheng Ying
English
Paperback
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Foundations of Quantum Programming discusses how new programming methodologies and technologies developed for current computers can be extended to exploit the unique power of quantum computers, which promise dramatic advantages in processing speed over currently available computer systems. Governments and industries around the globe are now investing vast amounts of money with the expectation of building practical quantum computers. Drawing upon years of experience and research in quantum computing research and using numerous examples and illustrations, Mingsheng Ying has created a very useful reference on quantum programming languages and important tools and techniques required for quantum programming, making the book a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and developers.

Quantum Information Processing and Quantum Error Correction

1st Edition
April 16, 2012
Ivan B. Djordjevic
English
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Quantum Information Processing and Quantum Error Correction is a self-contained, tutorial-based introduction to quantum information, quantum computation, and quantum error-correction. Assuming no knowledge of quantum mechanics and written at an intuitive level suitable for the engineer, the book gives all the essential principles needed to design and implement quantum electronic and photonic circuits. Numerous examples from a wide area of application are given to show how the principles can be implemented in practice. This book is ideal for the electronics, photonics and computer engineer who requires an easy- to-understand foundation on the principles of quantum information processing and quantum error correction, together with insight into how to develop quantum electronic and photonic circuits. Readers of this book will be ready for further study in this area, and will be prepared to perform independent research. The reader completed the book will be able design the information processing circuits, stabilizer codes, Calderbank-Shor-Steane (CSS) codes, subsystem codes, topological codes and entanglement-assisted quantum error correction codes; and propose corresponding physical implementation. The reader completed the book will be proficient in quantum fault-tolerant design as well. Unique Features Unique in covering both quantum information processing and quantum error correction – everything in one book that an engineer needs to understand and implement quantum-level circuits. Gives an intuitive understanding by not assuming knowledge of quantum mechanics, thereby avoiding heavy mathematics. In-depth coverage of the design and implementation of quantum information processing and quantum error correction circuits. Provides the right balance among the quantum mechanics, quantum error correction, quantum computing and quantum communication. Dr. Djordjevic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of College of Engineering, University of Arizona, with a joint appointment in the College of Optical Sciences. Prior to this appointment in August 2006, he was with University of Arizona, Tucson, USA (as a Research Assistant Professor); University of the West of England, Bristol, UK; University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Tyco Telecommunications, Eatontown, USA; and National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece. His current research interests include optical networks, error control coding, constrained coding, coded modulation, turbo equalization, OFDM applications, and quantum error correction. He presently directs the Optical Communications Systems Laboratory (OCSL) within the ECE Department at the University of Arizona.

Handbook of Quantum Logic and Quantum Structures

1st Edition
August 1, 2007
Kurt Engesser + 2 more
English
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Since its inception in the famous 1936 paper by Birkhoff and von Neumann entitled “The logic of quantum mechanics” quantum logic, i.e. the logical investigation of quantum mechanics, has undergone an enormous development. Various schools of thought and approaches have emerged and there are a variety of technical results.Quantum logic is a heterogeneous field of research ranging from investigations which may be termed logical in the traditional sense to studies focusing on structures which are on the border between algebra and logic. For the latter structures the term quantum structures is appropriate. The chapters of this Handbook, which are authored by the most eminent scholars in the field, constitute a comprehensive presentation of the main schools, approaches and results in the field of quantum logic and quantum structures. Much of the material presented is of recent origin representing the frontier of the subject. The present volume focuses on quantum structures. Among the structures studied extensively in this volume are, just to name a few, Hilbert lattices, D-posets, effect algebras MV algebras, partially ordered Abelian groups and those structures underlying quantum probability.

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Books in Quantum computing

Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Computing

Quantum Technology

Quantum Communication and Cryptography

Quantum Process Algebra

Foundations of Quantum Programming

Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence

Foundations of Quantum Programming

Quantum Information Processing and Quantum Error Correction

Handbook of Quantum Logic and Quantum Structures