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Published:
September 4, 2023

Quantum Computing For Dummies

Overview

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.

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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.

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Have you heard about quantum computing? Do you want to learn more? Is programming a quantum computer in your future? Read on to learn some key terms, to discover the different kinds of quantum computing approaches, to survey the wonderful world of qubits, and to learn how to get yourself some class. (One or more online classes, that is.

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Imagine flipping a coin in the air. As it’s spinning, is it showing heads or tails? Well, you can't know the answer while the coin is spinning. Only when the coin lands and settles down does it display a definite result.When asking the question "how does quantum computing work?" think of that uncertainty you see while the coin is spinning — it's like the uncertainty we capture and use in quantum computing.
Have you heard about quantum computing? Do you want to learn more? Is programming a quantum computer in your future? Read on to learn some key terms, to discover the different kinds of quantum computing approaches, to survey the wonderful world of qubits, and to learn how to get yourself some class. (One or more online classes, that is.
Quantum computing is quite different from classical computing, and there are new fundamentals and terms to learn. Two of these are the concepts of superposition and entanglement — big ideas you need to grapple with as you're learning about this new kind of computing. Superposition The state of possibility that's available to qubits is called superposition, where super means many and position means possibilities.
The entire advantage of quantum computing is that it will execute certain specific computer algorithms much, much faster than the classical computers we use today.There's still a long way to go in making these very complex computers work, but even without diving into the details, we can describe the types of things that quantum computing will be very, very good at.
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