Johnson, George, 1952- <br/><br/>
A shortcut through time :  the path to the quantum computer 
/ George Johnson 
 - New York  : Alfred A. Knopf  : Distributed by Random House  , 2003. 
 - xv, 204 p.  : ill.  ; 22 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-191) and index. 
<br/><br/> 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) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780375411939 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2002073013 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Quantum computers
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>004.1 JOH