Quantum Computing by Practice : Python Programming in the Cloud with Qiskit and IBM-Q

Learn to write algorithms and program in the new field of quantum computing. This second edition is updated to equip you with the latest knowledge and tools needed to be a complex problem-solver in this ever-evolving landscape. The book has expanded its coverage of current and future advancements and investments by IT companies in this emerging technology. Most chapters are thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest updates to IBM Quantum's systems and offerings, such as improved algorithms, integrating hardware advancements, software enhancements, bug fixes, and more. Cover Front Matter 1. Quantum Fields: The Building Blocks of Reality 2. Richard Feynman, Demigod of Physics, Father of the Quantum Computer 3. Behold, the Qubit Revolution 4. Enter IBM Quantum: A One-of-a-Kind Platform for Quantum Computing in the Cloud 5. Mathematical Foundation: Time to Dust Up That Linear Algebra 6. Qiskit, Awesome SDK for Quantum Programming in Python 7. Start Your Engines: From Quantum Random Numbers to Teleportation and Super Dense Coding 8. Game Theory: With Quantum Mechanics, Odds Are Always in Your Favor 9. Quantum Advantage with Deutsch-Jozsa, Bernstein-Vazirani, and Simon’s Algorithms 10. Advanced Algorithms: Unstructured Search and Integer Factorization with Grover and Shor 11. Quantum in the Real World: Advanced Chemistry and Protein Folding Back Matter