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Quantum Information: A First Course

The document outlines a forthcoming textbook titled 'Quantum Information: A First Course' by Asma Al-Qasimi and Daniel F. V. James, set to be published on July 25, 2025. It aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum information for undergraduate and graduate students from various STEM backgrounds, covering essential topics like qubits, quantum computing, and algorithms. The book includes exercises, focus boxes, and extensive learning support to enhance understanding and accessibility in this rapidly evolving field.

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Quantum Information: A First Course

The document outlines a forthcoming textbook titled 'Quantum Information: A First Course' by Asma Al-Qasimi and Daniel F. V. James, set to be published on July 25, 2025. It aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum information for undergraduate and graduate students from various STEM backgrounds, covering essential topics like qubits, quantum computing, and algorithms. The book includes exercises, focus boxes, and extensive learning support to enhance understanding and accessibility in this rapidly evolving field.

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Quantum Information

A First Course
Asma Al-Qasimi, University of Rochester, New York, Daniel F. V. James,
University of Toronto

Publication date
Digital expected publication date: 25 July 2025

Important concepts from the diverse fields of physics, mathematics,


engineering and computer science coalesce in this foundational text on
the cutting-edge field of quantum information. Designed for
undergraduate and graduate students with any STEM background, and
written by a highly experienced author team, this textbook draws on
quantum mechanics, number theory, computer science technologies,
and more, to delve deeply into learning about qubits, the building
blocks of quantum information, and how they are used in quantum
computing and quantum algorithms. The pedagogical structure of the
chapters features exercises after each section as well as focus boxes, Find out more
giving students the benefit of additional background and applications
without losing sight of the big picture. Recommended further reading
and answers to select exercises further support learning. Written in
approachable and conversational prose, this text offers a
comprehensive treatment of the exciting field of quantum information
while remaining accessible to students and researchers within all STEM
disciplines.

Key features View resources


Makes minimal assumptions about the background of the reader
and provides access ramps for students of different STEM backgrounds through focus boxes
Is fully up to date with the latest developments in a fast-moving field, exploring the physical
systems that can be used as qubits and the quantum technologies that can be built with them
Features nearly 300 unique exercises that are designed to build fluency in solving quantum
information problems from scratch, including exercises from a wide range of topics such as
linear algebra, number theory, and computer science
Offers extensive learning support including a detailed glossary, suggestions for further
reading, and solutions to selected problems

Resources
There are 2 Instructor restricted resources available for this book. Go to the resources page

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About the book
Subjects: Architecture, Systems, and Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Physics and
Astronomy, Quantum Physics and Quantum Information
Format: Digital
Expected publication date: 25 July 2025, ISBN: 9781009514750

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Contents
Preface
1. Welcome to quantum computing
2. Quantum mechanics for quantum computers
3. Two qubits and entanglement
4. Quantum algorithms
5. Period finding and Shor's algorithm
6. Realizations of qubits: general discussion
7. Realizations of qubits: examples
8. The physics of two-qubit gates
9. Device characterization
10. Variations on the DiVincenzo criteria
11. Decoherence and how to defeat it
12. Quantum technologies
Afterword
Solutions to select exercises
Appendices
Glossary
Suggestions for further reading
Index.

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updated since generation.

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