The New Quantum Age: From Bell's Theorem to Quantum Computation and Teleportation

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Andrew Whitaker (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland)

The New Quantum Age

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From Bell's Theorem to Quantum Computation and Teleportation

Andrew Whitaker (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland)

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English

Oxford University Press
17 November 2011

Mathematics & Sciences; Impact of science & technology on society; Popular science; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Relativity physics; Mathematical physics

While quantum theory has been used to study the physical universe with great profit, both intellectual and financial, ever since its discovery eighty-five years ago, over the last fifty years we have found out more and more about the theory itself, and what it tells us about the universe. It seems we may have to accept non-locality - cause and effect may be light-years apart; loss of realism - nature may be fundamentally probabilistic; and non-determinism - it seems that God does play dice! This book, totally up-to-date and written by an expert in the field, explains the emergence of our new perspective on quantum theory, but also describes how the ideas involved in this re-evaluation led seamlessly to a totally new discipline - quantum information theory. This discipline includes quantum computation, which is able to perform tasks quite out of the range of other computers; the totally secure algorithms of quantum cryptography; and quantum teleportation - as part of science fact rather than science fiction. The book is the first to combine these elements, and will be of interest to anybody interested in fundamental aspects of science and their application to the real world.

By: Andrew Whitaker (Professor of Physics Professor of Physics Queen's University Belfast Northern Ireland)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 850g
ISBN: 9780199589135
ISBN 10: 0199589135
Publication Date: 17 November 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The New Quantum Age: From Bell's Theorem to Quantum Computation and Teleportation

`During this century there has been an explosion in interest in fundamental issues in quantum mechanics, especially about the mysterious properties of entanglement. Interestingly, many of these studies into the fundamentals of quantum mechanics are driven and motivated by technological quests. This book is ideally placed to tap into this genuine enthusiasm about the fundamental and applied nature of the mysteries at the heart of quantum mechanics.' Ifan G Hughes, Durham University