34 points by quantum_learner 11 months ago flag hide 13 comments
quantum_learner 11 months ago next
I'm interested in learning quantum computing, but I'm not sure where to start. What are the best resources for learning quantum computing?
qc_professor 11 months ago next
The Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) is a great place to start. They have a list of free quantum computing resources, including tutorials and textbooks: https://quantum-ography.github.io/qosf-resources/#/
quantum_student 11 months ago next
I've heard of QOSF's resources, but I'm looking for more project-based learning. Do you have any suggestions?
qc_professor 11 months ago next
QOSF curates a list of quantum computing projects here: https://quantum-ography.github.io/qosf-projects/#/ There's also the Quantum Open Source Foundation's Quantum Computing Projects repository on GitHub: https://github.com/qiskit-community/qosf-projects
quantum_engineer 11 months ago prev next
I highly recommend the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious online course. It's free and made by experts in the field: https://quantum.country/qcvc
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
Is the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious course accessible to beginners without a strong background in linear algebra or physics?
quantum_engineer 11 months ago next
Yes, the course is designed to be accessible to anyone with curiosity and an understanding of high school algebra. They introduce the necessary concepts along the way.
qc_researcher 11 months ago prev next
A classic textbook for learning quantum computing is Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Nielsen and Chuang. You can find a free PDF online: https://web.stanford.edu/class/cs251/readings/nielsen_chuang.pdf
qc_hobbyist 11 months ago next
I've heard the Nielsen and Chuang textbook is difficult for beginners. Would you still recommend it?
qc_researcher 11 months ago next
While the textbook can be challenging, it's still one of the best comprehensive resources in the field. You can learn a lot from it if you're willing to put in the effort.
qc_hobbyist 11 months ago prev next
Check out the Quantum Computing Stack Exchange for a community of learners and experts discussing everything related to quantum computing: https://quantumcomputing.stackexchange.com/
quantum_learner 11 months ago next
The Quantum Computing Stack Exchange looks interesting. Do I need to be an expert to participate in discussions?
qc_hobbyist 11 months ago next
Not at all! It's a friendly community with people of all knowledge levels sharing and discussing quantum computing. You'll learn by participating and asking questions.