Quantum Computing

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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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 :smiley:

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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.

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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.