Essential Mathematics for Quantum Computing: A beginner's guide to just the math you need without needless complexities

by Leonard S Woody III

Demystify quantum computing by learning the math it is built on Quantum computing is an exciting subject that offers hope to solve the world's most complex problems at a quicker pace. It is being used quite widely in different spheres of technology, including cybersecurity, finance, and many more, but its concepts, such as superposition, are often misunderstood because engineers may not know the math to understand them. This book will teach the requisite math concepts in an intuitive way and connect them to principles in quantum computing. Starting with the most basic of concepts, 2D vectors that are just line segments in space, you'll move on to tackle matrix multiplication using an instinctive method. Linearity is the major theme throughout the book and since quantum mechanics is a linear theory, you'll see how they go hand in hand. As you advance, you'll understand intrinsically what a vector is and how to transform vectors with matrices and operators. You'll also see how complex numbers make their voices heard and understand the probability behind it all. It's all here, in writing you can understand. This is not a stuffy math book with definitions, axioms, theorems, and so on. This book meets you where you're at and guides you to where you need to be for quantum computing. Already know some of this stuff? No problem! The book is componentized, so you can learn just the parts you want. And with tons of exercises and their answers, you'll get all the practice you need. If you want to learn quantum computing but are unsure of the math involved, this book is for you. If you've taken high school math, you'll easily understand the topics covered. And even if you haven't, the book will give you a refresher on topics such as trigonometry, matrices, and vectors. This book will help you gain the confidence to fully understand quantum computation without losing you in the process!

Genres: Mathematics

252 pages, Paperback

Published April 22, 2022

Reviews

[Michaelchan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basically this book teaches a very good foundation of mathematics notation for people like me who learnt mathematics via the rote learning and spoon fed way, and never really understand the beauty of mathematics. Slowly, the author then built on this in an easy manner until I get to the end, and this is unlike most other books out there that sometimes sped up half way and loses me in the middle of lengthy explanation.

[Wai · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must read for people without math background but interested in quantum computing

I am interested in quantum computing for years but frustrated by the math. Finally found a book that enables me to learn essential mathematics for understanding quantum computing. Very grateful for the author to write this book.

[Lucille Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the fundamental mathematics needed to get started with quantum computing. A bit basic, but in a good way, so that beginners and intermediates alike can attain or reinforce the foundations of the higher mathematics necessary for further research/study.