Quantum Computing. Melanie Swan

Chapter 1Introduction

       1.1Quantum Futures?

       1.2Technophysics

       1.2.1Conceptual toolkit of ideas

       1.2.2New slate of all-purpose smart technology features

       1.3Chapter Highlights

       References

       Part 1 Smart Networks and Quantum Computing

       Chapter 2Smart Networks: Classical and Quantum Field Theory

       2.1Smart Networks

       2.2Smart Network Theory

       2.2.1Conventional (SNFT) and (SNQFT)

       2.2.2Smart network technologies are quantum-ready

       2.3Two Eras of Network Computing

       2.3.1Smart Networks 1.0

       2.3.2Smart Networks 2.0

       2.3.3Smart Networks 3.0: Quantum smart networks

       2.3.4Smart network convergence

       2.4Smart Network Field Theory: Classical and Quantum

       2.4.1Theory requirements: Characterize, monitor, and control

       2.5Smart Network Field Theory Development

       2.5.1The “field” in field theory

       2.5.2Statistical physics

       2.6Field Theory

       2.6.1The field is the fundamental building block of reality

       2.6.2Field theories: Fundamental or effective

       2.6.3The smart network theories are effective field theories

       2.6.4Complex multi-level systems

       2.7Five Steps to Defining an Effective Field Theory

       References

       Chapter 3Quantum Computing: Basic Concepts

       3.1Introduction

       3.1.1Breaking RSA encryption

       3.2Basic Concepts: Bit and Qubit

       3.2.1Quantum computing and classical computing

       3.2.2Bit and qubit

       3.2.3Creating qubits

       3.3Quantum Hardware Approaches

       3.3.1The DiVincenzo criteria

       3.3.2Superconducting circuits: Standard gate model

       3.3.3Superconducting circuits: Quantum annealing machines

       3.3.4Ion trapping

       3.3.5Majorana fermions and topological quantum computing

       3.3.6Quantum photonics

       3.3.7Neutral atoms, diamond defects, quantum dots, and nuclear magnetic resonance

       References

       Chapter 4Advanced Quantum Computing: Interference and Entanglement

       4.1Introduction

       4.1.1Quantum statistics

       4.2Interference

       4.2.1Interference and amplitude

       4.3Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum Devices

       4.3.1Computability and computational complexity

       4.4Quantum Error Correction

       4.4.1Practical