This book offers a rigorous and forward-looking exploration of one of the most consequential frontiers in modern computation: the use of quantum mechanics to accelerate search, optimization, learning, simulation, and secure information processing. It begins by establishing the conceptual and mathematical foundations of quantum computation, including quantum gates, circuit design, quantum parallelism, and the distinctions between classical and quantum models of information processing. It then develops the algorithmic core of the field, examining how quantum principles can be systematically translated into high-impact procedures for searching structured and unstructured spaces, solving optimization problems, and achieving provable computational advantages under realistic hardware constraints.
This book:
- Provides a comprehensive treatment of the broader quantum ecosystem.
- Covers quantum cryptography and post-quantum security, error correction and fault tolerance, programming frameworks and software stacks, hardware platforms, and the emerging interface between quantum computing and machine learning.
- Critically engages with real-world applications in finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, climate science, cybersecurity, and materials discovery which demonstrate the transformative reach of technology.
- Engages with future trajectories, commercialization, ethics, governance, and global equity.
- Equips readers to understand both the power and the limits of quantum computation.
Designed for researchers, advanced students, engineers, and technology strategists, this volume presents quantum computing not as an abstract scientific curiosity, but as a structured computational discipline grounded in qubits, unitary gates, circuit architectures, interference engineering, and algorithmic complexity. It is an essential reference for anyone seeking to navigate the technical depth, interdisciplinary scope, and strategic significance of quantum searching and optimization in the coming computational era.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction. 2. Quantum Gates. 3. Quantum Circuits and Parallelism. 4. Quantum Algorithms. 5. Quantum Cryptography and Security. 6. Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance. 7. Quantum Programming and Software. 8. Quantum Hardware and Technology. 9. Quantum Machine Learning. 10. Applications of Quantum Computing. 11. The Future of Quantum Computing. 12. Ethics, Society and Global Perspectives in Quantum Computing. 13. Conclusion.
About the Author :
Pawan Kumar Verma is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, Maharashtra, India. Dr. Verma has over 13.5 years of experience in teaching and research. He is a Wipro-certified Java Trainer and is also Pega CSA-certified. He is currently pursuing postdoctoral research at Lincoln University College, Malaysia. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering in 2022, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. His doctoral research provided him with a solid foundation in the field of AI and prepared him for a career in academia and research. Dr. Verma has made significant contributions to research and innovation by publishing various research articles in various high-quality SCIE impact factor journals and Scopus/ESCI-indexed journals, international conferences indexed by Springer and IEEE and book chapters. Also, he holds various Indian design patent. Dr. Verma's diverse research interests include the Internet of Things, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to addressing modern challenges in technology and engineering.
Mohit Kumar is a highly skilled individual with varied experience in teaching and research, covering a span of 15 years. He received his Ph.D. degree in CSE from Jaipur National University, Jaipur. He is currently working as an Associate Professor & Head of Institute, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Amity University Jharkhand. He has authored or co-authored papers in reputed top-cited journals like IEEE Transaction in Industrial Informatics, IEEE Transaction on Network Science and Engineering, HCIS, Scientific Reports, Journal of Information Science & Engineering, MDPI Sensors, Symmetry, Electronics, and many more with a cumulative impact factor of >50. Dr. Kumar has also served as a reviewer for prestigious journals. Dr. Kumar has taken on the role of session chair at various international conferences. Furthermore, he was part of the Technical Program Committee (TPC) and contributed as an organizing committee member for multiple international conferences. He has been granted three patents, authored one book, and is currently working on another book. Dr. Kumar has also worked as a consultant in Govt. funded projects. His research interest includes Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Saurabh Singhal is Professor at Greater Noida Institute of Technology and Management (Engineering Institute), Greater Noida having more than 19 years of experience. He completed his Ph.D. in 2021. Prior to start of Ph.D., he obtained his M.Tech. degree specialized in Grid Computing. He has published more than 50 papers in international journals and conferences of repute. His research areas include resource management and placement optimization in the field of parallel and distributed systems. Dr. Saurabh Singhal is a passionate reader and is member of more than 6 professional bodies.
Anand Nayyar received Ph.D (Computer Science) from Desh Bhagat University in 2017 in Wireless Sensor Networks, Swarm Intelligence and Network Simulation. He is currently working in School of Computer Science-Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam as Professor, Scientist, Vice-Chairman (Research) and Director- IoT and Intelligent Systems Lab. A Certified Professional with 280+ Professional certifications from CISCO, Microsoft, CompTIA, Amazon, Alibaba Cloud, Oracle, Google, Salesforce, Tableau, FinOps, Beingcert, EXIN, GAQM, Cyberoam and many more. Published more than 300+ Research Papers in various High-Quality ISI-SCI/SCIE/SSCI Impact Factor- Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Journals cum Scopus/ESCI indexed Journals, 80+ Papers in International Conferences indexed with reputable publishers, 60+ Book Chapters in various SCOPUS/WEB OF SCIENCE Indexed Books with Citations: (Google Scholar): 23000+, H-Index: 77 and I-Index: 311; (Scopus): 12700+; H-index: 60. Member of more than 60+ Associations as Senior and Life Member like: IEEE (Senior Member) and ACM (Senior Member). He has authored/co-authored cum Edited 70+ Books of Computer Science. Associated with more than 600+ International Conferences as Programme Committee/Chair/Advisory Board/Review Board member. He has completed 1 Grassroot and 1 ASEAN Project. He has 18 Australian Patents, 16 German Patents, 4 Japanese Patents, 44 Indian Design cum Utility Patents, 13 UK Patents, 1 USA Patent, 3 Indian Copyrights and 2 Canadian Copyrights to his credit in the area of Wireless Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, IoT, Healthcare, Drones, Robotics and Image Processing. He has guided more than 200+ Undergraduate Students (B.S. Degree), 30 MCA, 7 M.S. Students and completed 1 Ph.D Student and currently 3 Ph.D Scholars are working under him. He has completed 4 Research Grants Projects including 1 ASEAN and 1 Glocal 30 Project and 1 Grassroot Project in DTU. Awarded 56 Awards for Teaching and Research—Young Scientist, Best Scientist, Best Senior Scientist, Asia Top 50 Academicians and Researchers, Young Researcher Award, Outstanding Researcher Award, Excellence in Teaching, Best Senior Scientist Award, DTU Best Professor and Researcher Award- 2019, 2020-2021, 2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, Distinguished Scientist Award by National University of Singapore, Obada Prize 2023, Lifetime Achievement Award 2023, 2024; Asian Admirable Achievers 2024; Distinguished Academic Leader 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 and many more. He is listed in Top 2% Scientists as per Stanford University (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Ad Index (Rank No:1 Duy Tan University, Rank No:2 Computer Science in Viet Nam) and Listed on Research.com (Top Scientist of Computer Science in Viet Nam- National Ranking: 2; D-Index: 56; World Ranking: 3694). He is acting as Associate Editor for Computer Communications (Elsevier), International Journal of Sensor Networks (IJSNET) (Inderscience), Tech Science Press- IASC, Cogent Engineering, Human Centric Computing and Information Sciences (HCIS), IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence (IEEE TAI), Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, IJFC, IJISP, IJDST, IJCINI, IJGC, IJSIR, IJBDCN, IJNR, IJSI, IJIES. He is acting as Managing Editor of IGI-Global Journal, USA titled “International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science (IJKSS)”. He has reviewed more than 5700+ Articles for diverse Web of Science and Scopus Indexed Journals. He is currently researching in the area of Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, Swarm Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Healthcare Informatics, Big Data and Wireless Communications.
