Entangled World: The Fascination of Quantum Information and Computation [Hardcover]

Jürgen Audretsch (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2006 | ISBN-10: 3527404708 | ISBN-13: 978-3527404704 | Edition: 1

In the quantum world, a particle can behave like a wave and accordingly seems to be in two places at the same time. This of course is contradictory to our daily experiences with classical particles. How then should this be understood? What happens in the transitional area between the classical world and quantum mechanics? The present book answers exciting questions like these in a way that is easy to follow and to understand and is shows that the link between these two worlds will have concrete and applied effects on our daily life in the near future. It will, for example, improve and change the conventional methods of information processing. With the help of quantum cryptography, it will be possible to communicate tap-proof. Using quantum computers we will be able to solve highly complicated problems in a very short time.

Editorial Reviews

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“The authors of the chapters are experts in their topics and they give authoritative explanations of the ideas.” (Contemporary, January 2010)

"This collection of articles by experts on a wide range of quantum-related topics is well organized…recommended." (CHOICE, June 2006)

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Developing one of the key concepts in modern q1uantum mechanics - entanglement - a leading physicist and teacher describes what it means and its importance. Entanglement describes a special type of inseparableness Joining two systems, independent of the distance between them. With contributions from other prominent experts in the field, including philosophers, "Entangled World: brings to life this fascinating subject.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (March 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527404708
• ISBN-13: 978-3527404704
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,821,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)