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Designed for computer scientists unfamiliar with quantum theory, this book offers a clear and concise introduction to quantum computation. It bridges the gap between classical computing concepts and the principles of quantum mechanics, making complex ideas accessible. The focus is on practical applications and fundamental concepts, ensuring readers can grasp the essential elements of quantum computation without prior knowledge of the underlying physics.

A collection of offbeat and entertaining essays on physics and those who practice it, from well-known physicist N. David Mermin.

Intended for students with a knowledge of high school algebra & geometry, this book is about the nature of time, as revealed by Einstein's special theory of relativity.

Boojums All the Way Through is a collection of essays that presents the dilemma of communicating modern physics to both physicists and nonphysicists. Some addressed to a general audience, some to students and others to scientists, the essays all share a preoccupation with both the substance and the style of written scientific communication, and offer a unique view of everyday science or scientific practice with the intention of increased clarity for the reader. The author believes the tradition of bland and impersonal scientific writing over the past fifty years deprives scientists of powerful tools for enhancing their clarity and capacity to communicate complex ideas. A well recognized theoretical physicist and winner of the first Julius Edgar Lilienfeld prize of the American Physical Society, Mermin writes with wry humor and conveys complex ideas with startling simplicity.

"This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of solid state physics for undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science."--Publisher