Abstract:
Quantum computation is the design of computers in the regime of quantum mechanical phenomena. For those in engineering, the structure of quantum mechanics is most easily ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Quantum computation is the design of computers in the regime of quantum mechanical phenomena. For those in engineering, the structure of quantum mechanics is most easily grasped as an extension of classical probabilistic processes. To describe the behavior of a classical probabilistic system, we need to define a physical system and specify the probabilities of each state. For example, a coin that is lying flat on the ground can be in one of two states: either the head or the tail is facing up. Quantum mechanical systems have a deeper structure. As a result, quantum mechanical systems, besides having a certain probability of being in each state, also have a phase associated with each probability. This leads to a wave like interference.
Published in: IEEE Potentials ( Volume: 18, Issue: 2, April-May 1999)
DOI: 10.1109/45.755839
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- IEEE Keywords
- Index Terms
- Quantum Mechanics ,
- Speed Of Sound ,
- Quantum Computing ,
- Quantum System ,
- Squared Magnitude ,
- State Transition Matrix ,
- Lying Flat ,
- Probability Of System ,
- Amplitude Vector ,
- Quantum Mechanical System ,
- Quantum Mechanical Effects ,
- Magnitude Of Amplitude ,
- Probabilistic System ,
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ,
- Efficient Algorithm ,
- Sum Of Squares ,
- Orthonormal ,
- Quantum Information ,
- Binary String ,
- Vacuum Tubes ,
- Classical Computer ,
- NOR Gate ,
- Qubit State ,
- Boolean Function ,
- NAND Gate ,
- Basic Device ,
- Uncertainty Principle ,
- American Scientists
Keywords assist with retrieval of results and provide a means to discovering other relevant content. Learn more.
- IEEE Keywords
- Index Terms
- Quantum Mechanics ,
- Speed Of Sound ,
- Quantum Computing ,
- Quantum System ,
- Squared Magnitude ,
- State Transition Matrix ,
- Lying Flat ,
- Probability Of System ,
- Amplitude Vector ,
- Quantum Mechanical System ,
- Quantum Mechanical Effects ,
- Magnitude Of Amplitude ,
- Probabilistic System ,
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ,
- Efficient Algorithm ,
- Sum Of Squares ,
- Orthonormal ,
- Quantum Information ,
- Binary String ,
- Vacuum Tubes ,
- Classical Computer ,
- NOR Gate ,
- Qubit State ,
- Boolean Function ,
- NAND Gate ,
- Basic Device ,
- Uncertainty Principle ,
- American Scientists
