The Physics of Information Technology (Cambridge Series on Information and the Natural Sciences)
"...throughout the text, Gershenfeld retains much of the conversational tone and spontaneity of a lecture. At its best, this makes for enjoyable reading, with interesting tidbits and asides that enliven the discussions....Gershenfeld's book will be valuable for physical scientists looking for an enjoyable introduction to the information sciences.  And anyone wishing to learn more about diverse areas of physics related toScience