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 Qubits: The building blocks
3 Sharing secrets with quantum key distribution
4 Nonlocal games: Working with multiple qubits
5 Nonlocal games: Implementing a multi-qubit simulator
6 Teleportation and entanglement: Moving quantum data around
PART 2 PROGRAMMING QUANTUM ALGORITHMS IN Q#
7 Changing the odds: An introduction to Q#
8 What is a quantum algorithm?
9 Quantum sensing: 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
