Quantum Computing

The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution

By: Brian Clegg

Narrated by: Qarie Marshall

Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics.

“Quantum algorithms” had already been written long before hardware was built. These would enable, for example, a quantum computer to exponentially speed up an information search or crack the mathematical trick behind internet security. However, making a quantum computer is incredibly difficult. Despite hundreds of laboratories around the world working on them, we are only just seeing them come close to “supremacy”, where they can outperform a traditional computer.

In this approachable introduction to the subject, Brian Clegg explains algorithms and their quantum counterparts, explores the physical building blocks and quantum weirdness necessary to make a quantum computer, and uncovers the capabilities of the current generation of machines.

©2021 Brian Clegg (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Best Explanation of Quantum Computing I’ve found

This is a very technical but high level intro to quantum computing. It is interesting and clear but the the subject is still very complicated so this book helps a lot in developing a basic understanding of the field.

Great info on the topic

I really enjoyed learning how the workings of a Quantom computer are assembled. It does a great job explaining the physics too.

Short + useful = effective

Short and increased my knowledge and gave very useful history in tech leading up to

Decent overview but lacks depth

This is oriented to people who know little
physics or computers. Wastes too much time explaining the basics, as if addressing illiterates…
this was annoying

From nascent computing to quantum computing!

TL;DR: Fantastic explanation from beginning to end. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn where we came from, where we are, and where we are headed with computing.

I gave 4 stars for Performance because there is some incorrect reading of equations in the audio book. I think a PDF would be more appropriate instead of just reading the equation. Great performance otherwise.

I got a lot out of this book. From early punch cards, to IBM, to Moore's law, to D-Wave Systems and their cloud-based quantum computing services (among other products). This book even explains the history and usage for bra-ket notation which is a rabbit-hole I've yet to go down. If any of the things mentioned above seem interesting, get this book!