Quantum Computing

This course focuses on the important concepts in QIS and QC, covers the mathematical basis for these concepts, and discusses the algorithms of QC and its advantages.

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138 Lessons

17h

Certificate of Completion

This course focuses on the important concepts in QIS and QC, covers the mathematical basis for these concepts, and discusses the algorithms of QC and its advantages.

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This course includes

2 Projects

136 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Projects

136 Quizzes

Course Overview

This course covers quantum computing, a groundbreaking technology that utilizes quantum mechanics for advanced information processing. Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize computing, including cryptography, optimization, drug discovery, and complex simulations in ways traditional computing can’t. The course begins by teaching the foundational mathematics required to understand quantum mechanics. Next, you’ll explore various quantum algorithms, understanding their differences from classical ...Show More

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with the key concepts in quantum computing

An understanding of the mathematics behind quantum computing algorithms

Working knowledge of important quantum computing algorithms

The ability to apply quantum computing algorithms in various fields

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with the key concepts in quantum computing

Course Content

Introduction

This chapter introduces the characters in the course, gives a brief overview of quantum computing, and describes how to use this course for effective learning.

Meet Alice, Bob, and Cardy

What’s the Big Deal About Quantum Computing?

A Brief Preview

How to Use This Course: Encouragement and Coaching

Traditional Computing

This chapter discusses binary logic, truth tables, and logic gates and compares traditional computing with quantum computing.

Traditional Computing vs. Quantum Computing

Binary Digits

Logic Gates and Truth Tables

Quiz: Traditional Computing

Summary: Traditional Computing

Traditional Bits in New Clothing

In this chapter, you will learn how to represent classical bits differently—using state symbols and state vectors—and representing gates using matrices.

Quiz: Traditional Bits in New Clothing

Summary: Traditional Bits in New Clothing

Qubits and Quantum States

This chapter introduces the quantum bit and quantum states and how they are used in quantum computers. It also discusses an experiment using polarized light.

What Is a Qubit?

What Is a Quantum State?

Quantum States and Quantum Computers

Quantum States and State Space

Polarized Light

Photons

Ordinary Vectors

Back to Polarized Light

Orthogonality of Two-State Vectors

Quiz: Qubits and Quantum States

Summary: Qubits and Quantum States

Quantum Measurements

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to prepare a quantum state, how to perform quantum measurements, and the relation between state amplitudes and probabilities.

Quantum Measurements: What Are They?

Light Intensity from a Two-Polarizer Setup

State Amplitudes and Probabilities

More on State Amplitudes and Probabilities

State Preparation

Quiz: Quantum Measurements

Summary: Quantum Measurements

Quantum Gates and Quantum Circuits

8 Lessons

In this chapter, you’ll learn about the quantum gates and circuits, application of successive quantum gates, and the non-reversibility of measurement devices.

Putting a Spin on Spin

5 Lessons

This chapter discusses the quantum spin systems, the concept of spin circuits and the spin-1/2 systems, and the representation of the spin-1/2 systems.

Your Basis, My Basis

12 Lessons

This chapter discusses different ways to represent a qubit’s state, transformations between different basis states, and their application in QC and QIS.

Multi-Qubit Systems, Entanglement, and Quantum Weirdness

12 Lessons

In this chapter, you’ll learn about multi-qubit systems, superposition and entangled states, and the changing basis states in multi-qubit systems.

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Quantum Circuits and Multi-Qubit Applications

12 Lessons

This chapter discusses quantum circuits and multi-qubit applications such as entanglement swapping, superdense coding, and quantum state teleportation.

11.

Quantum Computing Algorithms

7 Lessons

This chapter discusses the application of superposition and entanglement in the Deutsch and the Simon search algorithms and the speed-up they provide.

Implement the Deutsch Algorithm with Qiskit

Project

12.

More Quantum Algorithms

9 Lessons

This chapter discusses the Grover search algorithm, the error correction using quantum bits, and the applications of quantum computational chemistry.

13.

Factoring Algorithm

11 Lessons

This chapter covers basic number theory, public key cryptography (RSA), and how Shor’s factoring algorithm can break the RSA in a reasonable time.

Implement Shor’s Factoring Algorithm Using Qiskit

Project

14.

Fundamental Quantum Issues

12 Lessons

This lesson discusses the measurement problem and the topics surrounding it, such as Bell’s theorem, decoherence, entanglements, and correlations.

15.

Complexifying Quantum States

7 Lessons

This chapter discusses the need to use complex numbers in QC and how they are used in different concepts, such as quantum states and quantum Fourier transforms.

16.

Present and Future QIS and QC

10 Lessons

This lesson discusses the need for a programmable quantum computer with a special computer architecture and a dedicated programming language in the future.

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