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082	0	0	_a004.1 JOH
100	1		_aJohnson, George, 1952-
245	1	2	_aA shortcut through time : _bthe path to the quantum computer _c/ George Johnson
260			_aNew York _b: Alfred A. Knopf _b: Distributed by Random House _c, 2003.
300			_axv, 204 p. _b: ill. _c; 22 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [175]-191) and index.
520	3		_aAnswering 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)
650		0	_aQuantum computers
942			_cMO
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