QUANTUM COMPUTING PRINCIPLES AND EMERGING APPLICATIONS

This book, Quantum Computing Principles and Emerging Applications, has been prepared with the objective of providing a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles, architectures, algorithms, applications, and future directions of quantum computing. The content has been designed in a clear and systematic manner to help students and readers understand both theoretical concepts and practical applications of quantum technologies. The book covers the major areas of quantum computing, including the foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum states, qubits, superposition, entanglement, quantum gates, quantum circuits, and quantum hardware technologies. It also discusses important quantum algorithms such as Grover’s Search Algorithm and Shor’s Factoring Algorithm, along with quantum programming environments including Qiskit and Cirq. Emerging applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, molecular simulation, finance, logistics, healthcare, and industrial optimization are also explored in detail.