The Second Quantum Revolution From Entanglement to Quantum Computing
This book tells the story of the second quantum revolution which will shape the 21st century as much as the first quantum revolution shaped the 20th century. It provides unique orientation in today's discussion and the latest progress on the int
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THE SECOND QUANTUM REVOLUTION From Entanglement to Quantum Computing and Other Super-Technologies
The Second Quantum Revolution
Lars Jaeger
The Second Quantum Revolution From Entanglement to Quantum Computing and Other Super-Technologies
Lars Jaeger Baar, Switzerland
ISBN 978-3-319-98823-8 ISBN 978-3-319-98824-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98824-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018952603 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. This Copernicus imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my friends Wolfgang and Alexander
Contents
Part I Quantum 2.0—The Second Technological Revolution Arising from the Quantum World 1
Mighty Power: How a Theory of the Microcosm Changed Our World 3 Quantum Physicists—From Magicians to Engineers 5 Ever More Abstract Theory, Ever More Technology—The Laser 7 Quantum Physics and Electronics—From the Transistor to the Integrated Circuit 9 New Connections—Quantum Chemistry and Quantum Biology 11 Quantum Physics Everywhere—And Much More to Come 13
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There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom: A New Generation of Quantum Technologies 15 Quantum Spookiness Becomes Technology 17 Measuring Ever More Accurately—Possible through new Quantum Technologies 21
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