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arXiv:2408.05448

Quantum Computation

Barry C. Sanders

Published Aug 10, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

This chapter summarizes quantum computation, including the motivation for introducing quantum resources into computation and how quantum computation is done. Finally, this chapter articulates advantages and limitations of quantum computation, both fundamental and practical.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.2408.05448

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