Introduction of Quantum Computing from the Computer Science Perspective and Reviewing Activities

Accession number;03A0493409
Title;Introduction of Quantum Computing from the Computer Science Perspective and Reviewing Activities
Author; FORTNOW L (Nec Lab. America, Inc.)
Journal Title;NEC Res Dev
Journal Code:G0138A
ISSN:0547-051X
VOL.44;NO.3;PAGE.268-272(2003)
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Pub. Country;Japan
Language;English
Abstract;Many have heralded quantum computing as the next great technology to take us beyond the limits of Moore's law. But exactly what can these new machines accomplish? We will survey the computer science view on quantum computers-assuming that physicists can solve the technological challenges and build large-scale quantum computers, what problems can these computers solve quicker than our usual machines? We also describe the author's own research in the area, including his view of quantum computing as fitting into the standard computing hierarchy, the limitations of these machines and some results on property testing in the quantum model. (author abst.)