This is yet one more introductory course on quantum computing. Here I concentrate more on how the mathematical model of quantum computing grows out from physics and experiment, while omitting most of the formulas (when possible) and rigorous proofs.
This course is part of the Quantum Computing: from Basics to the Cutting Edge Specialization
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Course 1 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Saint Petersburg State University
Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет (СПбГУ) — старейший вуз России, основанный в 1724 году. Университет сегодня — научный, образовательный и культурный центр мирового значения, неизменно входящий во все международные рейтинги вузов. В номинации взаимодействие с работодателями QS Graduate Employability 2018 СПбГУ занимает 20 место среди 400 ведущих вузов мира и является лучшим в России.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Two Basic Questions
Why quantum computers are believed to be so powerful, and yet why they aren't implemented on the industrial scale? We will briefly discuss these questions and maybe some more.
1 hour to complete
7 videos (Total 53 min)
1 hour to complete
The Origins of the Mathematical Model. Part 1
In this module we will discuss the origins of the mathematical model of quantum computing. Where all these weird notions like wavefunctions and state superposition come from? All our knowledge on the subject we will derive from a simple yet maybe most confusing physical experiment - the double slit experiment.
1 hour to complete
7 videos (Total 60 min)
2 hours to complete
The Origins of the Mathematical Model. Part 2
We continue to discuss the origins of the mathematical model of quantum computing, and finally we start learning something useful! We meet and understand qubits at last, and learn how they entangle to produce quantum speedup for many problems. And why do we need complex numbers to describe them? Let's find out!
2 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 81 min)
2 hours to complete
The Language of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics has a very specific language for describing things. It is indeed havily based on linear algebra, but for me personally this didn't help much to understand what quantum mechanics has to say. In this module we will take a look at this language, so you would be able to read scientific papers on the subject and understand the notation of quantum computing. You may even find some mistakes in my advanced course!
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 73 min)
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM QUANTUM COMPUTING. LESS FORMULAS - MORE UNDERSTANDING
by BTSep 25, 2021
Loved the course and recommend for all, especially for those who are just starting their journey in quantum computing or those who just wonder how weird the quantum world really is.
by GRDec 10, 2020
I like everything about this course except the title, there are many formulas. But really well explained, I enjoyed it a lot and I think I learned something. I recommend it.
by DMApr 19, 2021
Great course! Awesome opportunity to learn from the top Russian university, professor Sysoev presents this difficult topic in an engaging style.
by SMOct 5, 2021
It was a great opportunity for me to take this course online! I really loved the ideas discussed in this course.Thanks to coursera.
About the Quantum Computing: from Basics to the Cutting Edge Specialization
This specialization will open the door to the world of quantum technology. You will learn about the principles of quantum computing and how to bring these principles to life. The specialization is created by two scientific groups - physicists and mathematicians, so you can look at quantum computing from different angles. Despite the fact that in different courses the same issues are discussed, they are considered from different positions and with varying degrees of depth in the details. We hope that as you follow this path of progressive immersion, you will feel like a real expert in the subject of quantum computing.
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