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V. SilvaQuantum Computing by Practice https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9991-3_8

8. Game Theory: With Quantum Mechanics, Odds Are Always in Your Favor

Vladimir Silva1  
(1)
CARY, NC, USA
 
This chapter explores two game puzzles that show the remarkable power of quantum algorithms over their classical counterparts:

  • The counterfeit coin puzzle: It is a classical balance puzzle proposed by mathematician E.D. Schell in 1945. It is about balancing coins to determine which holds a different value (counterfeit) using a balance scale and a limited number of tries.

  • The Mermin-Peres Magic Square Game: This is an example of quantum pseudo-telepathy or the ability of ...

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