Understanding Quantum Computers

Offered By: Keio University via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Get an introduction to the key concepts of quantum computing

In this course, we will discuss the motivation for building quantum computers, cover the important principles in quantum computing, and take a look at some of the important quantum computing algorithms.

We will finish with a brief look at quantum computing hardware and the budding quantum information technology industry.

Key concepts will be explained graphically, with minimal mathematics but some deep thinking required.

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[* Note in Indonesian] Kursus ini menyediakan teks terjemahan Bahasa Indonesia untuk video dan berkas PDF.

※このコースは日本語版もございます。
The Japanese version of this course is available.

Anyone interested in quantum computing at the “popular science” level.

High school students, college students, and computer professionals interested in developing a qualitative understanding of quantum computing in order to understand the future of computing will benefit.

We recommend that you be comfortable with exponents, vectors, sine waves and the basic concepts of probability. There are some equations, but we have endeavored to keep them as few and clear as possible.

While the mathematics is not too hard, some concepts will be new to most learners, and require some mental stretching. Be prepared to exercise your brain!

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Syllabus

Wanting Quantum

Introduction
Motivation
Benefits
Waves
Summary of Week 1

Being Quantum

Introduction of Week 2
Qubits
Entanglement
Basic Algorithmic Idea
State Variables
Summary of Week 2

Doing Quantum

Introduction of Week 3
Grover's Algorithm
Background for Shor
The Classical Parts of Shor
Peter Shor's Algorithm for Factoring Large Numbers
Other Algorithms
Summary of Week 3

Building Quantum

Introduction of Week 4
Hardware
Quantum Error Correction
The Quantum Information Technology Industry
Summary of The Course

Taught by

Rodney Van Meter