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A shortcut through time : the path to the quantum computer / George Johnson

By:

Johnson, George, 1952-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House , 2003.Description: xv, 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:

9780375411939

Subject(s):

Quantum computers

DDC classification:

004.1 JOH

Abstract: Answering a colleague's challenge to write a short book explaining the complex science of quantum computing, Johnson offers a clear analysis of the emerging technology for a general audience interested in science. Johnson, a science writer for the New York Times, explains the quantum theory that makes the computer a reality and projects future applications in code breaking, solving previously unsolvable math equations, and understanding the mysterious behavior of certain protein molecules. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	004.1 JOH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		026760

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-191) and index.

Answering a colleague's challenge to write a short book explaining the complex science of quantum computing, Johnson offers a clear analysis of the emerging technology for a general audience interested in science. Johnson, a science writer for the New York Times, explains the quantum theory that makes the computer a reality and projects future applications in code breaking, solving previously unsolvable math equations, and understanding the mysterious behavior of certain protein molecules. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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