This item has closed with no items sold
View the relisted Item
View other items offered by Blue House Books1582

Similar products

R30 shipping
In search of the Big Bang. Quantum Physics and Cosmology. John Gribbin.
R400
A Path to Modern Mathematics (Introducing Mathematics 4) | W. W. Sawyer
R57
Heat by George Monbiot
R50
George`s Cosmic Treasure Hunt by Lucy Hawking & Stephen Hawking
R80
A Shortcut Through Time by George Johnson |The Path to the Quantum Computer

A Shortcut Through Time by George Johnson |The Path to the Quantum Computer

1 was available / secondhand
R75.00
Shipping
R60 Standard shipping applies to orders under R100, in most areas in South Africa. R30 Standard shipping applies to orders over R100. Some areas may attract a R30 surcharge. This will be calculated at checkout if applicable.
Check my rate
The seller allows collection for this item. Buyers will receive the collection address and time once the order is ready.
The seller has indicated that they will usually have this item ready to ship within 4 business days. Shipping time depends on your delivery address. The most accurate delivery time will be calculated at checkout, but in general, the following shipping times apply:
 
Standard Delivery
Main centres:  1-3 business days
Regional areas: 3-4 business days
Remote areas: 3-5 business days
Buyer protection
Get it now, pay later

Product details

Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Product code
S Science LG
Bob Shop ID
614282321

A Shortcut Through Time: The Path to the Quantum Computer by George Johnson 

In this remarkably illustrative and thoroughly accessible look at one of the most intriguing frontiers in science and computers, award-winning New York Times writer George Johnson reveals the fascinating world of quantum computingthe holy grail of super computers where the computing power of single atoms is harnassed to create machines capable of almost unimaginable calculations in the blink of an eye.

As computer chips continue to shrink in size, scientists anticipate the end of the A computer in which each switch is comprised of a single atom. Such a device would operate under a different set of physical The laws of quantum mechanics. Johnson gently leads the curious outsider through the surprisingly simple ideas needed to understand this dream, discussing the current state of the revolution, and ultimately assessing the awesome power these machines could have to change our world.

Binding:  Soft

Book Condition: Good

Edition: 2004

Pages: 204




Follow the link below to view our other listings:

https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/2157479/Blue_House_Books