Quantum supremacy : how the quantum computer revolution will change everything /
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Doubleday, 2023Copyright date: 2023Edition: First editionDescription: x, 337 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780385548366
- 0385548362
- How the quantum computer revolution will change everything
- 006.3/843 23/eng/20230104
- QA76.889 .K36 2023
Item type | Current library | Home library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Standard Loan | Liberty Lake Library Adult Nonfiction | Harrison Library | Book | 006.38/KAKU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Checked out | 05/09/2024 | 50610024278330 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement--quantum computing--which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation . * "Expertly describes and rectifies common misconceptions about quantum computing." -- Science
"[Kaku's] lucid prose and thought process make abundant sense of this technological turning point." -- The New York Times Book Review
The runaway success of the microchip may finally be reaching its end. As shrinking transistors approach the size of atoms, the phenomenal growth of computational power inevitably collapses. But this change heralds the birth of a revolutionary new type of computer, one that calculates on atoms themselves.
Quantum computers promise unprecedented gains in computing power, enabling advancements that could overturn every aspect of our daily lives. While the media has mainly focused on their startling potential to crack any known encryption method, the race is already on to exploit their incredible power to revolutionize industry. Automotive makers, medical researchers, and consulting firms are all betting on quantum computing to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline businesses. But this is only the beginning. Quantum computing could be used to decode the complex chemical processes needed to produce cheap fertilizers and unleash a second Green Revolution; create a super battery that will enable the Solar Age; or design nuclear fusion reactors to generate clean, safe, renewable energy. It may even unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of as-yet-incurable diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's. Already, quantum computers are being put to work to help solve the greatest mystery in science--the origin of the universe.
There is no single problem humanity faces that might not be addressed by quantum computers. With his signature clarity and enthusiasm, Dr. Michio Kaku, who has spent his entire professional life working on the quantum theory, tells the thrilling story of this exciting scientific frontier and the race to claim humanity's future.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-311) and index.
Rise of quantum computers. End of the age of silicon ; End of the digital age ; Rise of the quantum ; Dawn of the quantum computers ; The race is on -- Quantum computers and society. The origin of life ; Greening the world ; Feeding the planet ; Energizing the world -- Quantum medicine. Quantum health ; Gene editing and curing cancer ; AI and quantum computers ; Immortality -- Modeling the world and the universe. Global warming ; The sun in a bottle ; Simulating the universe ; A day in the year 2050 -- Epilogue: Quantum puzzles.
"An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement-quantum computing-which may eventually unravel the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be reaching its end. Running up against the physical constraints of smaller and smaller sizes, traditional silicon chips are not likely to prove useful in solving humanity's greatest challenges, from climate change, to global starvation, to incurable diseases. But the quantum computer, which harnesses the power and complexity of the atomic realm, already promises to be every bit as revolutionary as the transistor and microchip once were. Its unprecedented gains in computing power herald advancements that could change every aspect of our daily lives. Automotive companies, medical researchers, and consulting firms are betting on quantum computing, hoping to exploit its power to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline industries to revolutionize the economy. But this is only the beginning. Quantum computers could allow us to finally create nuclear fusion reactors that create clean, renewable energy without radioactive waste or threats of meltdown. They could help us crack the biological processes that generate natural, cheap fertilizer and enable us to feed the world's growing populations. And they could unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of previously incurable diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's, helping us to live longer, healthier lives. There is not a single problem humanity faces that couldn't be addressed by quantum computing. Told with Kaku's signature clarity and enthusiasm, Quantum Supremacy is the story of this exciting frontier and the race to claim humanity's future"--
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Publishers Weekly Review
In this disappointing outing, theoretical physicist Kaku (The God Equation) argues that quantum computers (machines that compute on atoms rather than transistors) will transform the modern world. Quantum computers, he explains, are "100 trillion times faster than an ordinary supercomputer" because rather than relying on binary code, they process data based on the infinite ways that an atom's spin can occur in relation to a magnetic field, making them capable of complex computations that remain out of reach for digital computers. Despite Kaku's best efforts, readers will likely be left scratching their heads at the descriptions of how different models of quantum computing work, with one that involves "ion traps" in which atoms spin upward or downward and another that takes advantage of the polarization of light. Kaku's speculation on how quantum computing will help combat climate change, currently incurable diseases, the energy crisis, and world hunger doesn't say much about the technology; instead, he details the challenges each presents and concludes with the jejune conjecture that increased computing power might solve them. Difficult to grasp and carrying a whiff of ungrounded techno-utopianism, this is a rare misfire for Kaku. (May)Kirkus Book Review
A renowned physicist explains the mind-blowing potential of quantum computing. Translating complicated scientific concepts into language that lay readers can understand is an art. Kaku, a professor of physics at the City University of New York, is one of the best practitioners. He has written numerous books on advanced science, technology, and mathematics, including Parallel Worlds, Physics of the Future, and The God Equation. In his latest, the author delves into the emerging field of quantum computing, which certainly could "change everything." As he writes, "quantum computers can tackle problems that digital computers can never solve, even with an infinite amount of time." The key is that quantum computers utilize atoms arranged in precise patterns to vibrate in unison instead of using chips or transistors. Kaku examines the underlying physics of quantum mechanics, encountering a variety of colorful figures and scientific disputes along the way. Integrating these principles into functional computer systems was enormously difficult, but the project eventually came together. In the past few years, tech companies have poured billions of dollars into research and development. The first generation of quantum computers is here, and one of the leading companies, IBM, even provides public access through the internet. At present, quantum computers require massive cooling systems and superstable environments, but further research might address these problems to make them more widely available. Kaku examines how quantum computing could profoundly affect biotechnology, medicine, energy, food production, and environmental modelling--virtually every aspect of human activity. One problem, however, is that quantum computing could render every computer security measure effectively obsolete. The author pauses occasionally to provide summaries, which is important given the inherent complexity of the subject. As always, Kaku's enthusiasm is contagious, and this latest book is an important guide to a crucial part of the tech future. An informative and highly entertaining read about the computing revolution already underway. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.Author notes provided by Syndetics
MICHIO KAKU is a professor of physics at the City University of New York, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Hyperspace, Beyond Einstein, Physics of the Impossible, and Physics of the Future . He isnbsp;the science correspondent for CBS's This Morning and host of the radio programs Science Fantastic and Explorations in Science .There are no comments on this title.