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Quantum Computing Unveiled A Concise Course with Topological Extensions

Authors

Yidun Wan
, Fudan University, Shanghai
Published 2026

Description

Aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students, this textbook covers the core topics of quantum computing in a format designed for a single-semester course. It will be accessible to learners from a range of disciplines, with an understanding of linear algebra being the primary prerequisite. The textbook introduces central concepts such as quantum mechanics, the quantum circuit model, and quantum algorithms, and covers advanced subjects such as the surface code and topological quantum computation. These topics are essential for understanding…

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Key features

  • Ideally suited as a companion to single-semester courses in quantum computing, the textbook covers essential topics such as classical computation and quantum mechanics while offering the option of introducing more advanced content if the curriculum allows
  • Written in an engaging and interactive tone, the textbook is designed to be accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students from varying disciplinary backgrounds – familiarity with linear algebra is the only prerequisite
  • Exercises are included in each chapter to support learning, with further resources made available online in the form of lecture notes (available to all) and solutions to selected exercises (available to instructors)

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