“Kaku spends much of [Quantum Supremacy] recounting the history of computing, bringing listeners back to the Turing machine and the invention of transistors as crucial foundations. That mind-blowing future is the focus. . . . [Kaku’s] lucid prose and thought process make abundant sense of this technological turning point.”
The New York Times Book Review
In Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything, physicist Michio Kaku describes a coming change in computing based on the principles of quantum mechanics alongside traditional silicon-based design.
Classical computers are nearing physical limits, and quantum systems offer a different approach by using qubits that can exist in more than one state at the same time. Kaku presents quantum computing as a separate class of machine, distinct from earlier generations of computers.
The book introduces ideas like superposition and entanglement in clear, plain terms.
These concepts are connected to current research in universities and research labs, where early quantum systems are already under development. He shows how these machines are beginning to address problems that traditional computers handle poorly.
Kaku also examines early use cases in areas such as drug discovery and energy modeling. He explains how quantum computers can simulate molecules and improve difficult decisions by modeling natural systems in new ways. These examples explain why organizations are investing in the field and what they expect the technology to deliver.
Quantum Supremacy defines the present state of quantum computing and clarifies what meaningful progress would look like.
The National CIO Review® is a proud supporter of Bookshop.org which connects readers with independent booksellers all over the world. We believe local bookstores are essential community hubs that foster culture, curiosity, and a love of reading, and we’re committed to helping them thrive. Every purchase at Bookshop.org financially supports independent bookstores.
