The Quantum Internet: The Second Quantum Revolution

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Quantum Internet: The Second Quantum Revolution
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter P. Rohde
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:300
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 175
Category/GenreQuantum physics
Electronics and communications engineering
Communications engineering and telecommunications
Computer networking and communications
ISBN/Barcode 9781108491457
ClassificationsDewey:006.3843
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 30 September 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Following the emergence of quantum computing, the subsequent quantum revolution will be that of interconnecting individual quantum computers at the global level. In the same way that classical computers only realised their full potential with the emergence of the internet, a fully-realised quantum internet is the next stage of evolution for quantum computation. This cutting-edge book examines in detail how the quantum internet would evolve in practise, focusing not only on the technology itself, but also the implications it will have economically and politically, with numerous non-technical sections throughout the text providing broader context to the discussion. The book begins with a description of classical networks before introducing the key concepts behind quantum networks, such as quantum internet protocols, quantum cryptography, and cloud quantum computing. Written in an engaging style and accessible to graduate students in physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics.

Author Biography

Peter P. Rohde is an ARC Future Fellow & Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Quantum Software & Information at the University of Technology, Sydney. His theoretical proposals have inspired several world-leading experimental efforts in optical quantum information processing.

Reviews

'This book explores the technical and socioeconomic aspects of a future quantum internet ... The volume will be a valuable acquisition for any institution supporting research in quantum computing or, more broadly, the emerging science and engineering of quantum information ... Highly recommended.' M. C. Ogilvie, Choice Connect