This book aims to provide a pedagogical introduction to the subjects of quantum information and computation. Topics include non-locality of quantum mechanics, quantum computation, quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computation as well as some experimental aspects of quantum computation and quantum cryptography. Only knowledge of basic quantum mechanics is assumed. Whenever more advanced concepts and techniques are used, they are introduced carefully. This book is meant to be a self-contained overview. While basic concepts are discussed in detail,...

"The book fills a gap between the turgid prose of the burgeoning research literature and the superficial accounts in the popular press."
Nature, 1999

"The concepts introduced in this book and the forecast of future directions provided should continue to provide a good primer for the exciting breakthrough anticipated in this field."
Mathematics Abstracts, 2001

"Despite its age, this book remains an excellent way to learn the basics of quantum information."
Quantum Information and Computation, 2002