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This is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.
Welcome back to Quantum Basics Weekly, I'm your host Leo, and today I'm thrilled to share some exciting developments in the quantum education landscape. The timing couldn't be better as we're well into the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, marking a century since the initial development of quantum mechanics.
Just yesterday, I had the privilege of exploring IBM's newest quantum learning resources. Their Quantum Platform is undergoing a major transition with the current version sunsetting on July 1st, making way for an enhanced educational experience. As someone who spends hours debugging quantum circuits, I can tell you this is significant news for both beginners and experts alike.
What's particularly exciting is their latest course "Quantum Computing in Practice" which focuses on working with processors having over 100 qubits. Imagine that – when I started in this field, we were celebrating double-digit qubit counts, and now we're designing algorithms for systems with a hundred-plus qubits! The course provides use cases and experimentation best practices that are invaluable for real-world applications.
The quantum superposition principle reminds me of the multiple paths we're seeing in quantum education. Just as a quantum system exists in multiple states simultaneously until measured, today's learners have various entry points into quantum knowledge. IBM's approach offers structured learning paths alongside more flexible options – courses covering the mathematical foundations, algorithm development, and business applications.
Speaking of education, the recent Quantum Computing Peer Group session in March highlighted various quantum education initiatives and career training programs. These hands-on learning opportunities are designed specifically to make quantum computing more accessible to everyone – not just physicists and computer scientists.
I was in my lab yesterday running a Grover search algorithm when I thought about how we're essentially searching through the vast space of educational approaches to find the optimal way to teach these concepts. The speedup we get from quantum search algorithms mirrors how these new educational tools accelerate understanding of quantum principles.
One resource that deserves special mention comes from the collaboration between Microsoft and Brilliant.org. Their 33-chapter course teaches quantum computing concepts using Microsoft's Q# language with Python integration. While only the first two chapters are free, the comprehensive approach bridges theoretical understanding with practical coding skills – essential for anyone wanting to contribute to this field.
For those just starting their quantum journey, I highly recommend checking out FutureLearn's free online course "Understanding Quantum Computers" developed with Keio University. It's a four-week commitment requiring about five hours weekly, but it provides an excellent qualitative understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.
The quantum entanglement that fascinates me in the lab also exists between education and innovation. As we make quantum concepts more accessible, we're entangling more minds with these revolutionary ideas, creating a powerful network effect that will accelerate discoveries.
Thank you for listening today. If you ever have questions or topics you'd like discussed on air, please email me at [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to Quantum Basics Weekly. This has been a Quiet Please Production – for more information, visit quietplease.ai. Until next time, keep your qubits coherent!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Welcome back to Quantum Basics Weekly, I'm your host Leo, and today I'm thrilled to share some exciting developments in the quantum education landscape. The timing couldn't be better as we're well into the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, marking a century since the initial development of quantum mechanics.
Just yesterday, I had the privilege of exploring IBM's newest quantum learning resources. Their Quantum Platform is undergoing a major transition with the current version sunsetting on July 1st, making way for an enhanced educational experience. As someone who spends hours debugging quantum circuits, I can tell you this is significant news for both beginners and experts alike.
What's particularly exciting is their latest course "Quantum Computing in Practice" which focuses on working with processors having over 100 qubits. Imagine that – when I started in this field, we were celebrating double-digit qubit counts, and now we're designing algorithms for systems with a hundred-plus qubits! The course provides use cases and experimentation best practices that are invaluable for real-world applications.
The quantum superposition principle reminds me of the multiple paths we're seeing in quantum education. Just as a quantum system exists in multiple states simultaneously until measured, today's learners have various entry points into quantum knowledge. IBM's approach offers structured learning paths alongside more flexible options – courses covering the mathematical foundations, algorithm development, and business applications.
Speaking of education, the recent Quantum Computing Peer Group session in March highlighted various quantum education initiatives and career training programs. These hands-on learning opportunities are designed specifically to make quantum computing more accessible to everyone – not just physicists and computer scientists.
I was in my lab yesterday running a Grover search algorithm when I thought about how we're essentially searching through the vast space of educational approaches to find the optimal way to teach these concepts. The speedup we get from quantum search algorithms mirrors how these new educational tools accelerate understanding of quantum principles.
One resource that deserves special mention comes from the collaboration between Microsoft and Brilliant.org. Their 33-chapter course teaches quantum computing concepts using Microsoft's Q# language with Python integration. While only the first two chapters are free, the comprehensive approach bridges theoretical understanding with practical coding skills – essential for anyone wanting to contribute to this field.
For those just starting their quantum journey, I highly recommend checking out FutureLearn's free online course "Understanding Quantum Computers" developed with Keio University. It's a four-week commitment requiring about five hours weekly, but it provides an excellent qualitative understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.
The quantum entanglement that fascinates me in the lab also exists between education and innovation. As we make quantum concepts more accessible, we're entangling more minds with these revolutionary ideas, creating a powerful network effect that will accelerate discoveries.
Thank you for listening today. If you ever have questions or topics you'd like discussed on air, please email me at [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to Quantum Basics Weekly. This has been a Quiet Please Production – for more information, visit quietplease.ai. Until next time, keep your qubits coherent!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Welcome back to Quantum Basics Weekly, I'm your host Leo, and today I'm thrilled to share some exciting developments in the quantum education landscape. The timing couldn't be better as we're well into the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, marking a century since the initial development of quantum mechanics.
Just yesterday, I had the privilege of exploring IBM's newest quantum learning resources. Their Quantum Platform is undergoing a major transition with the current version sunsetting on July 1st, making way for an enhanced educational experience. As someone who spends hours debugging quantum circuits, I can tell you this is significant news for both beginners and experts alike.
What's particularly exciting is their latest course "Quantum Computing in Practice" which focuses on working with processors having over 100 qubits. Imagine that – when I started in this field, we were celebrating double-digit qubit counts, and now we're designing algorithms for systems with a hundred-plus qubits! The course provides use cases and experimentation best practices that are invaluable for real-world applications.
The quantum superposition principle reminds me of the multiple paths we're seeing in quantum education. Just as a quantum system exists in multiple states simultaneously until measured, today's learners have various entry points into quantum knowledge. IBM's approach offers structured learning paths alongside more flexible options – courses covering the mathematical foundations, algorithm development, and business applications.
Speaking of education, the recent Quantum Computing Peer Group session in March highlighted various quantum education initiatives and career training programs. These hands-on learning opportunities are designed specifically to make quantum computing more accessible to everyone – not just physicists and computer scientists.
I was in my lab yesterday running a Grover search algorithm when I thought about how we're essentially searching through the vast space of educational approaches to find the optimal way to teach these concepts. The speedup we get from quantum search algorithms mirrors how these new educational tools accelerate understanding of quantum principles.
One resource that deserves special mention comes from the collaboration between Microsoft and Brilliant.org. Their 33-chapter course teaches quantum computing concepts using Microsoft's Q# language with Python integration. While only the first two chapters are free, the comprehensive approach bridges theoretical understanding with practical coding skills – essential for anyone wanting to contribute to this field.
For those just starting their quantum journey, I highly recommend checking out FutureLearn's free online course "Understanding Quantum Computers" developed with Keio University. It's a four-week commitment requiring about five hours weekly, but it provides an excellent qualitative understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.
The quantum entanglement that fascinates me in the lab also exists between education and innovation. As we make quantum concepts more accessible, we're entangling more minds with these revolutionary ideas, creating a powerful network effect that will accelerate discoveries.
Thank you for listening today. If you ever have questions or topics you'd like discussed on air, please email me at [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to Quantum Basics Weekly. This has been a Quiet Please Production – for more information, visit quietplease.ai. Until next time, keep your qubits coherent!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Welcome back to Quantum Basics Weekly, I'm your host Leo, and today I'm thrilled to share some exciting developments in the quantum education landscape. The timing couldn't be better as we're well into the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, marking a century since the initial development of quantum mechanics.
Just yesterday, I had the privilege of exploring IBM's newest quantum learning resources. Their Quantum Platform is undergoing a major transition with the current version sunsetting on July 1st, making way for an enhanced educational experience. As someone who spends hours debugging quantum circuits, I can tell you this is significant news for both beginners and experts alike.
What's particularly exciting is their latest course "Quantum Computing in Practice" which focuses on working with processors having over 100 qubits. Imagine that – when I started in this field, we were celebrating double-digit qubit counts, and now we're designing algorithms for systems with a hundred-plus qubits! The course provides use cases and experimentation best practices that are invaluable for real-world applications.
The quantum superposition principle reminds me of the multiple paths we're seeing in quantum education. Just as a quantum system exists in multiple states simultaneously until measured, today's learners have various entry points into quantum knowledge. IBM's approach offers structured learning paths alongside more flexible options – courses covering the mathematical foundations, algorithm development, and business applications.
Speaking of education, the recent Quantum Computing Peer Group session in March highlighted various quantum education initiatives and career training programs. These hands-on learning opportunities are designed specifically to make quantum computing more accessible to everyone – not just physicists and computer scientists.
I was in my lab yesterday running a Grover search algorithm when I thought about how we're essentially searching through the vast space of educational approaches to find the optimal way to teach these concepts. The speedup we get from quantum search algorithms mirrors how these new educational tools accelerate understanding of quantum principles.
One resource that deserves special mention comes from the collaboration between Microsoft and Brilliant.org. Their 33-chapter course teaches quantum computing concepts using Microsoft's Q# language with Python integration. While only the first two chapters are free, the comprehensive approach bridges theoretical understanding with practical coding skills – essential for anyone wanting to contribute to this field.
For those just starting their quantum journey, I highly recommend checking out FutureLearn's free online course "Understanding Quantum Computers" developed with Keio University. It's a four-week commitment requiring about five hours weekly, but it provides an excellent qualitative understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.
The quantum entanglement that fascinates me in the lab also exists between education and innovation. As we make quantum concepts more accessible, we're entangling more minds with these revolutionary ideas, creating a powerful network effect that will accelerate discoveries.
Thank you for listening today. If you ever have questions or topics you'd like discussed on air, please email me at [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to Quantum Basics Weekly. This has been a Quiet Please Production – for more information, visit quietplease.ai. Until next time, keep your qubits coherent!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta