Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q#: A hands-on approach

by Sarah C. Kaiser

Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q# introduces quantum computing from a practical perspective.Summary Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q# demystifies quantum computing. Using Python and the new quantum programming language Q#, you’ll build your own quantum simulator and apply quantum programming techniques to real-world examples including cryptography and chemical analysis. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Quantum computers present a radical leap in speed and computing power. Improved scientific simulations and new frontiers in cryptography that are impossible with classical computing may soon be in reach. Microsoft’s Quantum Development Kit and the Q# language give you the tools to experiment with quantum computing without knowing advanced math or theoretical physics. About the book Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q# introduces quantum computing from a practical perspective. Use Python to build your own quantum simulator and take advantage of Microsoft’s open source tools to fine-tune quantum algorithms. The authors explain complex math and theory through stories, visuals, and games. You’ll learn to apply quantum to real-world applications, such as sending secret messages and solving chemistry problems. What's inside     The underlying mechanics of quantum computers     Simulating qubits in Python     Exploring quantum algorithms with Q#     Applying quantum computing to chemistry, arithmetic, and data About the reader For software developers. No prior experience with quantum computing required. About the author Dr. Sarah Kaiser works at the Unitary Fund, a non-profit organization supporting the quantum open-source ecosystem, and is an expert in building quantum tech in the lab. Dr. Christopher Granade works in the Quantum Systems group at Microsoft, and is an expert in characterizing quantum devices. Table of Contents PART 1 GETTING STARTED WITH QUANTUM 1 Introducing quantum computing 2 The building blocks 3 Sharing secrets with quantum key distribution 4 Nonlocal Working with multiple qubits 5 Nonlocal Implementing a multi-qubit simulator 6 Teleportation and Moving quantum data around PART 2 PROGRAMMING QUANTUM ALGORITHMS IN Q# 7 Changing the An introduction to Q# 8 What is a quantum algorithm? 9 Quantum It’s not just a phase PART 3 APPLIED QUANTUM COMPUTING 10 Solving chemistry problems with quantum computers 11 Searching with quantum computers 12 Arithmetic with quantum computers

Genres: Programming, Physics

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2021

Reviews

[Wojtek Gawroński · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a strange book. It does a nice job of introducing the topic, but I feel it a little bit artificial. Plus it explains all concepts from the perspective of libraries/frameworks and other analogies to classical computer science. Even that I find this useful, it does not help with understanding.

BTW. I would love to see more examples about Chemistry or NISQ algorithms.

Remember, that it is still in MEAP - so it may improve/change its structure.

[Alvaro Tejada Galindo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this book, but didn't really like in the end. The explanations are a bit weird...not very useful to me and would have preferred to use Qiskit, as it's more graphical.

This is for sure not an introductory book, so I would say "Stay away if this is your fist Quantum book"...

Might review again in a couple of years...but for now...nope...