Quantum Computing

[Deathstatic]

Okay, I am a teacher's pet. He apparently had a lot of confidence in me and told me to write a 5 page abstract on how quantum computing would work. Well, I am no physics major... I am a lowly Computer Science and Managment Information Systems major enjoying large helpings of math. Aaaanyways, I need some help. Are there any sites/books that you guys know of that give a dummy definition and/or walkthrough of how quantum computers might work and where they might be going? I have 5 days to write this... go me!

Just to let you know, I agreed to talk about possible structures and information flow concerning logic gates and such, but other than that I can write about anything I want.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or if you want to just chat about your opinion on the topic that would be cool too.

Peace, Love, DeathStatic

[friedo]

How Quantum Computers Work. For more detailed information visit the computer science section at your local university.

See also the chapter on Quantum Cryptography in Applied Cryptography by Bruce Schneier.

[Deathstatic]

Wow, I thought my case was hopeless and was getting ready to start reading endless amounts of jargon that I am currently ignorant about... while giving up precious studying time - Hooray for finals! (my last, send money... i are grajuwating) I am forever in your debt! thank you, thank you, thank you.