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Tables of Contents for Quantum Computing and Communications
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Section I A Wide Perspective
Introdution
3
6
Michael Brooks
Exploiting the Quantum World
3
2
Historical Background
5
1
Worldwide Efforts in QCC
6
3
The Fundamentals of Quantum Information
9
8
Michael Brooks
Quantum Computer Science
17
10
Michael Brooks
Introduction
17
1
Algorithms and the Complexity Problem
18
1
The Quantum Computation Answer
19
1
Quantum Algorithms
20
1
Quantum Logic Gates and Networks
21
2
Obstacles
23
1
A Workable Solution: Quantum Error Correction
23
1
Conclusions
24
3
Experimental Realizations
27
6
Michael Brooks
Introduction
27
1
Trapped Ions
27
2
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
29
1
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
30
1
Quantum Dots
31
2
Optical Technologies for Quantum Computing and Communications
33
10
Michael Brooks
Introduction
33
1
Using the Quantum Nature of Light
34
1
Potential
34
1
Problems
34
1
Quantum Noise in Optical Communications
35
1
Generic Technologies in Quantum Communications
35
2
Nonlinear Optics
36
1
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
36
1
Operations Performed on Optical Signals
37
3
Signal Generation
37
1
Detection
38
1
Attenuation
38
1
Distribution
39
1
Amplification
39
1
Conclusions: Towards the Second Generation
40
3
Applications
43
6
Michael Brooks
Introduction
43
1
Emerging Technologies
44
3
Quantum Cryptography
44
1
Quantum Repeaters
44
1
Quantum Simulators
45
1
Metrology and Few Photon Applications
46
1
Conclusions: Measuring Progress
47
2
A Note on the Question of Scaling: Decoherence and Error Correction
49
4
Michael Brooks
Section II Personal Perspectives
Solid State Quantum Computation: Prospects, Proposals, and Prejudices
53
6
Bruce Kane
Information is Physical, But Slippery
59
4
Rolf Landauer
Nanocircuitry, Defect Tolerance and Quantum Computing: Architectural and Manufacturing Considerations
63
8
R. Stanley Williams
Quantum Computing and NMR
71
8
Jonathan A. Jones
Quantum Networks and Quantum Algorithms
79
8
Vlatko Vedral
Quantum Cryptography
87
10
Richard Hughes
Section III A Perspective for the Future
Realizing the Potential of Quantum Information Processing
97
6
Michael Brooks
Prospects for Quantum Computing
97
1
Prospects for Special Applications
98
1
Quantum Simulation
98
1
Limited Qubit and Reduced-Noise High Precision Applications
98
1
Secure Communications
99
1
Meeting The Needs of the QIP Field
99
4
The Need for Academic Focus
100
1
The Need for Industrial Focus
100
1
The Need for Awareness
101
2
The Role of Europe
103
4
Michael Brooks
The Pioneering Stage
103
1
Today
104
3
Multi-Disciplinary or Trans-Disciplinary Nature of the Community
104
1
The Numbers Involved
104
1
The Geographical Spread
105
1
The Industrial Scene
105
1
Summary of the European Scene
106
1
Quantum Computing and Communications: A View from the USA
107
12
Colin P. Williams
Introduction
107
1
What Works Well
108
1
What Does Not Work So Well
108
1
NASA/JPL
109
2
Lessons Learned from Experience with NASA
111
1
Opportunities for Europe
111
1
Commercialization
112
1
Recommendations
113
6
Programmatic Recommendations
113
1
Technology Solutions
113
1
Quantum Computer Science
113
1
Education and Training
114
5
Section IV Reference materials
Quantum Information Processing: A Brief Overview of Recent Advances
119
18
Antonella Karlson
Introduction
119
1
The Underlying Physical System
120
1
Quantum Bits and Quantum Superpositions
120
1
Quantum Gates
120
1
Quantum Parallelism
121
1
Fundamentals of Quantum Information
121
2
Entanglement
121
1
Quantum Dense Coding
122
1
Quantum Teleportation
123
1
Quantum Cryptography
123
2
Standard Cryptosystems
123
1
Quantum Key Distribution
124
1
Quantum Computing
125
4
Quantum Algorithms
125
1
Grover's Search Algorithm
126
1
Period Finding and Shor's Factorization Algorithm
127
1
Minimum Requirements for any Quantum System to Be a Quantum Computer
128
1
Simulation of Other Quantum Systems
128
1
Quantum Decoherence
129
2
What is Decoherence?
129
1
Quantum Error Correction
130
1
Experimental Realizations
131
1
Systems with Few Degrees of Freedom
131
1
Macroscopic Systems
132
1
Conclusions
132
5
Categories and Definitions
137
8
Definitions and Glossary of Terms
137
5
Definition of Quantum Computing and Communications
137
1
Sub-Sector Defintions
138
2
Some Relevant Terms
140
2
The Disciplines that Contribute to Quantum Information Processing
142
3
Appendix A The Pathfinder Project
145
4
A.1 Pathfinder Activities
145
2
A.1.1 Newsletters
145
1
A.1.2 Database of Active Individuals and Organizations
146
1
A.1.3 Taxonomy of the Subject
146
1
A.1.4 Helsinki Conference
146
1
A.1.5 QIP Report
147
1
A.2 Pathfinder Project Partners
147
2
Appendix B A Preliminary QIP Roadmap
149
2
Index
151