Quantum Computing Concepts

Quantum computing is redefining computational boundaries, offering solutions to complex problems that classical computing struggles to address. A deep understanding of quantum principles, algorithms, and practical tools is essential for professionals and researchers navigating this transformative technology. Quantum computing is no longer a distant dream—it is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern innovation.

This book provides a structured introduction to quantum computing, covering foundational principles such as superposition and entanglement, quantum gates, and circuits. Readers will gain hands-on experience with Qiskit and IBM Q, explore quantum error correction, and understand the real-world applications of quantum computing across industries. Alongside theoretical concepts, readers are introduced to hands-on quantum programming using Qiskit and IBM Q. The book also addresses practical challenges like quantum error correction and showcases real-world applications across industries, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and material science.

By the end of this book, readers will have a solid grasp of quantum computing fundamentals and hands-on experience with practical tools. Equipped with both conceptual understanding and hands-on experience, readers will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to research, solve industry-relevant problems, and engage confidently with the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Grasp fundamental quantum principles for quantum computing applications.
● Learn the differences between classical and quantum computing architectures.
● Understand quantum gates, Bloch sphere, matrices, and Kronecker product for circuit design.
● Hands-on experience with Qiskit and IBM Q for simulations.
● Explore key quantum algorithms like Grover's, Shor's, Bernstein-Vazirani, and QPE.
● Discover quantum computing's transformative applications across various industries.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is designed for students, researchers, software engineers, data scientists, and technology enthusiasts interested in quantum computing. It is ideal for those seeking a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and practical implementation using Qiskit and IBM Q for real-world applications.

1. Principles of Quantum Computing
2. Types of Quantum Computers
3. Superposition and Entanglement
4. Quantum Gates and Circuits
5. Introduction to Qiskit and IBM Q
6. Design of Classical Logic Gates Using Quantum Gates
7. Quantum Communication
8. Quantum Error Correction
9. Quantum Algorithms
10. Applications of Quantum Computers Across Industries

● Sudeep Satheesan is an Enterprise Architect with over two decades of experience in machine learning, cloud, distributed computing, Generative AI and quantum computing. He began exploring quantum computing six years ago and has conducted sessions at reputed institutes such as NIT Raipur and SRM University.

Sudeep has co-authored a research paper related to quantum computing titled A Scalable 5,6-Qubit Grover’s Quantum Search Algorithm. He recently published an article exploring the application of the Bernstein-Vazirani algorithm to the classic household game ‘Chor-Police.’

Outside of his professional pursuits, Sudeep is deeply passionate about football and chess. In addition to his love for strategy and sports, he channels his creativity into storytelling and is the author of two fiction books.

● Sri Mounica Kalidasu is a software engineer with 8 years of experience specializing in Data Science, Generative AI, cloud technologies and quantum computing. She has 6 months of experience in quantum computing and holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from IIT Guwahati. She further pursued a postgraduate degree in Business Analytics and Applications from IIM Trichy.

She has co-authored a research paper related to quantum computing titled A Scalable 5,6-Qubit Grover’s Quantum Search Algorithm. With a strong foundation in both classical and quantum computing paradigms, she actively explores advancements in quantum algorithms, machine learning applications, and cloud-based quantum computing platforms.