30 points by quantum_enthusiast 1 year ago flag hide 27 comments
quantumgeek 1 year ago next
Hey HN, I'm interested in learning quantum computing and I'm looking for some resources to start with. Any recommendations?
quantumprof 1 year ago next
Check out the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious course on edX. It's a great introduction to the subject.
codewizard 1 year ago prev next
I recommend starting with the Qiskit Textbook, it covers the basics and is free.
qcstudent 1 year ago prev next
I'm currently taking the Quantum Computing course on Coursera, it's quite challenging but really informative.
quantumprof 1 year ago next
@qcstudent I agree, it's a tough course but definitely worth it. You might also want to check out the Quantum Algorithm Implementations for Beginners book.
codewizard 1 year ago prev next
@qcstudent Qiskit is a great tool to practice what you learn in the course. You can also find many tutorials and examples online.
quantumtheorist 1 year ago prev next
If you're mathematically inclined, I suggest starting with the Quantum Computation and Quantum Information book by Nielsen and Chuang.
physicsguy 1 year ago next
@quantumtheorist That book is a classic, but it's quite advanced. I would recommend starting with something simpler like the Qiskit Textbook.
quantumgan 1 year ago prev next
I've heard good things about the Quantum Machine Learning course on Udacity, it covers both quantum computing and machine learning.
mlmaster 1 year ago next
@quantumgan I took that course, it's great if you're interested in machine learning, but it's not the best if you're a beginner in quantum computing.
quantumfornewbies 1 year ago prev next
I started with the Quantum Computing for the Curious YouTube series, it's a gentle introduction to the subject.
learnandcode 1 year ago next
@quantumfornewbies I've watch that series, it's a great starting point, but don't forget to practice with Qiskit afterwards.
quantumnewbie 1 year ago prev next
Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll check out the Qiskit Textbook and the Quantum Computing course on Coursera.
quantumgeek 1 year ago next
@quantumnewbie Don't forget to join the Qiskit community and ask questions when you're stuck. Good luck with your learning journey!
quantumenthusiast 1 year ago prev next
Another resource I recommend is the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) community, they have many tutorials and projects for beginners.
qcstudent 1 year ago next
@quantumenthusiast I'm a member of QOSF and I can confirm that they are really helpful, especially for beginners.
quantummaster 1 year ago prev next
If you're serious about learning quantum computing, you should consider attending a summer school or a workshop on the subject.
qcstudent 1 year ago next
@quantummaster I attended the Quantum Computing Summer School last year, it was a great experience and I learned a lot.
quantumnewbie 1 year ago prev next
@quantummaster Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. Are there any scholarships or financial aid available for these events?
quantummaster 1 year ago next
@quantumnewbie Yes, many of these events offer scholarships or financial aid for students and early career researchers. You should check the websites of the organizations that host these events for more information.
quantumconsultant 1 year ago prev next
If you're interested in industry applications of quantum computing, I suggest looking into IBM's Quantum Computing for Business and Industry course.
quantumgeek 1 year ago next
@quantum consultant That's a great suggestion, IBM's course is a good way to learn about the business applications of quantum computing. I also recommend following their blog for updates and case studies.
quantumresearcher 1 year ago prev next
Another resource that I find useful is the arXiv preprint server, where researchers and students share their latest results in quantum computing.
codewizard 1 year ago next
@quantum researcher That's true, arXiv is a great resource for staying up-to-date with the latest developments in quantum computing research. But be aware that many of the papers are quite technical and may require some background in physics or mathematics.
quantumlearner 1 year ago prev next
I'm starting to learn quantum computing, do you have any tips for me? I'm a computer science student with a good understanding of linear algebra and programming.
quantumconsultant 1 year ago next
@quantum learner My tip would be to practice with Qiskit as soon as you understand the basics. Qiskit is a powerful tool that allows you to write and run quantum circuits on real quantum hardware.
quantummaster 1 year ago prev next
@quantum learner I agree with the previous comment, Qiskit is a great tool that you should definitely learn. But don't forget to learn the theory as well, quantum computing is not just about coding, it's also about understanding the physics and the math behind it.