Essential Mathematics for Quantum Computing

Demystify quantum computing by learning the math it is built on

Key Features

• Build a solid mathematical foundation to get started with developing powerful quantum solutions
• Understand linear algebra, calculus, matrices, complex numbers, vector spaces, and other concepts essential for quantum computing
• Learn the math needed to understand how quantum algorithms function

Book Description

What you will learn

• Operate on vectors (qubits) with matrices (gates)
• Define linear combinations and linear independence
• Understand vector spaces and their basis sets
• Rotate, reflect, and project vectors with matrices
• Realize the connection between complex numbers and the Bloch sphere
• Determine whether a matrix is invertible and find its eigenvalues
• Probabilistically determine the measurement of a qubit
• Tie it all together with bra-ket notation

Who this book is for

If you want to learn quantum computing but are unsure of the math involved, this book is for you. If you’ve taken high school math, you’ll easily understand the topics covered. And even if you haven’t, the book will give you a refresher on topics such as trigonometry, matrices, and vectors. This book will help you gain the confidence to fully understand quantum computation without losing you in the process!