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Abstract: This talk will give an overview of quantum
computation in an intuitive and conceptual fashion. No prior
knowledge of quantum mechanics will be assumed.
The talk will begin with an introduction to the strange world of
the quantum. Such concepts as quantum superposition,
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the "collapse" of the
wave function, and quantum entanglement (i.e., EPR pairs) are
introduced. This part of the talk will also be interlaced with an
introduction to Dirac notation, Hilbert spaces, unitary
transformations, quantum measurement.
Simple examples are then given to explain and illustrate:
More information on some of the above topics can be found in
the speaker's Lecturenotes Volumes at the URL:
If time permits, the speaker will not be able to resist the
temptation of discussing more advanced areas in quantum
computation.