Optical Quantum Computers

This book is a current and rare treatment of the theoretical and experimental aspects of one of the most promising approaches to quantum computation—continuous-variable (CV) quantum computation using optical systems. In addition to its pedagogical value to those new to quantum computing, it is also a practical handbook for both experimentalists and theorists working in the field. Optical Quantum Computers: A Route to Practical Continuous Variable Quantum Information Processing summarizes many recent experimental developments and fills a gap in current literature.

This timely book:

• Provides up-to-date discussions based on experiments and expertise of the scientists building quantum computers
• Centers around the idea of time-domain quantum computation
• Highlights work by the team from the Furusawa–Yoshikawa Laboratory at The University of Tokyo—one of the leading quantum computing labs in the world

Researchers, graduate students, and those working in the quantum computing industry and its related fi elds will find this an invaluable resource.