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Résumé

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Artur Ekert, Professor of Quantum Physics at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford and Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies and Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professor at the National University of Singapore. Artur Ekert is best known as one of the pioneers of quantum cryptography. This wide-ranging conversation provides detailed insights into his research and covers many fascinating topics such as mathematical and physical intuition, a detailed history of cryptography from antiquity to the present day and how it works in practice, the development of quantum information science, the nature of reality, and more.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Putting the Pieces Together, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. Beginnings - Mathematics, physics and intuitionII. Cryptographic Essentials - From the ancient Greeks to the Cold WarIII. Public Key Cryptosystems - Harnessing the difficulty factorIV. Harnessing Interference - The power of quantum computersV. Quantum Sociology - What is quantum information science, anyway?VI. Quantum Metaphysics - And its concrete effectsVII. The Joy of Questioning - And the merits of being rebelliousAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

Auteur

  • Howard Burton (auteur)

    Howard is an independent filmmaker and author. He is the creator of the upcoming four-part documentary series, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, and Pandemic Perspectives (2022). In 2012 he founded Ideas Roadshow, creating over 1,000 videos and 120 books based upon detailed, long-format conversations with internationally renowned experts across the arts and sciences.Howard holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Executive Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 1999-2007. He lives in France.

Auteur(s) : Howard Burton

Caractéristiques

Editeur : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.

Auteur(s) : Howard Burton

Publication : 13 avril 2021

Intérieur : Noir & blanc

Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]

Contenu(s) : ePub

Protection(s) : DRM Adobe (ePub)

Taille(s) : 1,14 Mo (ePub)

Langue(s) : Anglais

EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9781771700443

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