Programming the Universe: A Quantum Computer Scientist Takes on the Cosmos

Is the universe actually a giant quantum computer? According to Seth Lloyd, the answer is yes. All interactions between particles in the universe, Lloyd explains, convey not only energy but also information-in other words, particles not only collide, they compute. What is the entire universe computing, ultimately? "Its own dynamical evolution," he says. "As the computation proceeds, reality unfolds." Programming the Universe, a wonderfully accessible book, presents an original and compelling vision of reality, revealing our world in an entirely new light.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 03/13/2007
ISBN: 9781400033867
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.26w x 0.52d

Review Citations: New York Times 04/08/2007 pg. 28