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Quantum mechanics can be an imposing hurdle to get over before becoming proficient in quantum computing. Yet a systematic exploration of the fundamental ideas can make this subject engaging. We take a hands-on-first approach in this book by emphasizing writing programs on an actual quantum computer so that you get a concrete handle on the quantum mechanical concepts.
I’ve organized the material using familiar ideas from classical computers in Chapter 2, Goodbye Mr. Bits—From Classical to Quantum Bits through Chapter 5, Beam Me Up, Scotty—Quantum Tagging and Entangling . You’ll go to the heart of quantum programming and get a taste for how quantum effects are reshaping computing. In subsequent chapters, ...
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