Qiskit Version 1.0 Crash Course: How to Build a Quantum Circuit
How Do You Build a Quantum Circuit? For quantum computer scientists, one of the most crucial steps in their journey into quantum lies in their first quantum circuit. The most commonly used, entry-level language for coding quantum circuits and algorithms is the Qiskit language, developed by IBM. Over the last year, the IBM’s Qiskit has […]
Our 5 Favorite QC Reads: For Beginners and Intermediates
After months of creating content for you all, our staff has come up with a few favorite quantum reads. The following reading materials mentioned will be subcategorized to cater your needs. Beginners University Students and Software Developers This theory and practice book will give you an introduction to quantum computing and particularly focuses on algorithm […]
Quantum Computing and AI: The Perfect Marriage?
Humans are making advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing (QC). Both of these technologies have been a source of speculation in science fiction novels and media. Filmmakers have capitalized on the uncertainty — and novelty — surrounding such ideas and spun them into fascinating worlds of the future. In such a way, humanity […]
Quantum Hacking and Shor’s Algorithm
In the following article, we’re going to give you a brief overview of what quantum hacking is, and what role Shor’s Algorithm plays in it all.
Quantum Resources for Beginners
Quantum computing is an emerging technology that’s bound to take over the future. Over the years, the demand for growth of quantum computing has increased abundantly; so much so that there has been an increasing amount of quantum computing organizations forming in universities, institutes, and corporations. The resources and technologies used for quantum computing are becoming […]
The Maths Behind Quantum Computing
We get it, quantum computing is scary. The combination of quantum mechanics, theories, mathematics, and computer science makes no small hill to climb, and plenty of students have felt discouraged (to put it mildly) at the daunting task. The keywords “quantum computing for dummies” generate an estimated 480 searches per month, a three-fold increase from […]
Our Top 8 Favorite Quantum Resources
Quantum computing, a field that represents the crossroads between quantum mechanics and computer science, is a rising (if not already prominent) area in the data science industry. Many students discover their own blossoming interest in quantum computing, yet shy away from jumping directly in due to a lack of a starting point. This struggle, in […]
Top QC Courses to Start Your Year Off Right
The season of making and breaking New Years’ resolutions has arrived and, with newfound determination re-emerging (as it does annually), what better time to learn something new? As our understanding of the potential of quantum computing continues to develop, gaining a preliminary look into implementations of quantum computing from all different perspectives becomes especially valuable. […]
What in the World Are Quantum Optimization Algorithms?
The excitement around quantum computing is undoubtedly contagious. Developments in the quantum computing hardware industry, on the cybersecurity front, and in other areas have made the world of quantum computing a fascinating universe of possibilities. Of course, the looming question of whether quantum “speedups” — which refer to a computational advantage over regular (classical) computers […]
How Do I Learn Quantum Computing?
Want to get started in quantum computing? This article covers several shortfalls, numerous resources, and many paths forward in the field.
