An introduction to quantum computing for computer engineers / Marcus Stephen Edwards.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edwards, Marcus Stephen, author.

Series:

Engineering (Springer (Firm))

Engineering series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronic circuit design.

Embedded computer systems.

Cloud computing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 326 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Quantum computing for computer engineers

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This book focuses on practical topics in quantum computing that will give a student or practitioner of computer engineering a foundational understanding of quantum computer engineering. The reader should know enough by the end of the book to work effectively with quantum computers in a lab or industry setting, at any layer of the stack. • Provides readers with a working knowledge of quantum mechanics without the need to read comprehensive textbooks; • Includes prerequisite knowledge needed to begin working on any part of the quantum computing stack; • Teaches useful skills throughout the book, such as nanofabrication, programming, PCB design and RF circuit design.

Contents:

From computer engineering to quantum computing

Essential quantum mechanics and how to code it

Quantum computing in the lab

Building a qubit

Taking care of your qubits

Talking to qubits

Control hardware

Control software

Hardware architectures

Cloud quantum computing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource and other sources; title from home page (viewed on March 16, 2026).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-032-03650-X

9783032036506

OCLC:

1574807244