Quantum Computing Since Democritus

"Quantum Computing Since Democritus" is a book written by Scott Aaronson, a prominent theoretical computer scientist known for his work in quantum computing and computational complexity theory. The book, published in 2013, provides a comprehensive overview of quantum computing, its foundational concepts, and how it connects to various fields including philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. The title references Democritus, the ancient Greek philosopher known for his early ideas about atoms as the fundamental building blocks of matter.