Textbooks on qubits/trapped ions/BECs for quantum computing

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for textbooks and comprehensive resources on various qubit approaches in quantum computing, specifically focusing on ion traps and Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs). Participants explore the maturity of the field and the availability of literature that delves into the technical aspects of these topics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for comprehensive books on qubit approaches, particularly ion traps and BECs, citing a lack of detailed resources beyond general roadmaps.
  • Another participant suggests that the field is not mature enough for dedicated textbooks, indicating that significant literature will emerge only once a specific technology is established as a leading approach.
  • Concerns are raised about the orthogonality of the fields involved, implying that comprehensive sources covering all approaches may be limited to policy papers rather than technical texts.
  • A participant mentions the fast pace of advancements in the field, referencing a specific book that, despite being relevant, may already feel outdated.
  • There is acknowledgment that while there are relevant books on BECs, the search for specific texts related to quantum computing remains challenging.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the field is evolving rapidly and that comprehensive textbooks specifically addressing quantum computing approaches may be lacking. However, there is no consensus on the availability of suitable resources, with differing views on the maturity of the field and the relevance of existing literature.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the rapid development of the field, the potential obsolescence of existing texts, and the challenge of finding resources that cover multiple qubit approaches comprehensively.

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Hello,

I was wondering if any of you know about good books on various qubit approaches for making quantum computers. There are a lot of road maps on the internet covering the pros and cons of each approach (for example: https://qt.eu/app/uploads/2018/04/QT-Roadmap-2016.pdf ) but I was hoping there would be something more comprehensive that dives into the technical side behind them. I'm specifically interested in ion traps and bose-einstein condensation as a viable route because it suits my research interests. Thank you for your help!

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I would be surprised if there was a textbook on the subject. The field is not mature enough. Once a technology has asserted itself as the way to make an actual quantum computer, people will start writing about that technology.

Even from the point of view of research, you are talking about fields that are pretty much orthogonal to each other. So apart from policy papers, I don't think you'll find a source describing all the different approaches. You'll have to look up review papers in each individual field.
 
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DrClaude said:
I would be surprised if there was a textbook on the subject. The field is not mature enough. Once a technology has asserted itself as the way to make an actual quantum computer, people will start writing about that technology.

Even from the point of view of research, you are talking about fields that are pretty much orthogonal to each other. So apart from policy papers, I don't think you'll find a source describing all the different approaches. You'll have to look up review papers in each individual field.

That's what I was concerned about, thank you DrClaude. I've seen a textbook here or there on atom trapping but was hoping there would be something more specific to quantum computing or bose-einstein condensates.
 
I should have mentioned also the fact that the field is moving very fast. Looking at the book Charged Particles Traps II: Applications by Werth et al. (Springer), there is a chapter entitled Quantum Computing with Trapped Charged Particles, but it already feels out of date, even though the book is from 2009.

On the topic of BEC with trapped atoms, there are good books that are still relevant, and some more recent review articles.
 
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