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Understanding Quantum Computers (FutureLearn)

Offered by Keio University,

Explore the key concepts of quantum computing and find out how it’s changing computer science with this introductory course. In this course, we will discuss the motivation for building quantum computers, cover the important principles in quantum computing, and take a look at some of the important quantum computing algorithms.

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We will finish with a brief look at quantum computing hardware and the budding quantum information technology industry.
Key concepts will be explained graphically, with minimal mathematics required.

What topics will you cover?

Waves and interference
Quantum superposition and entanglement
Computational complexity
The quantum Fourier transform
Shor’s algorithm for factoring large numbers
Quantum chemistry and machine learning
Physical phenomena as quantum bits (qubits)
Quantum computing hardware
Quantum error correction

-The quantum information technology industry

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Describe a few key applications of quantum computing
Explain the role of quantum computing in the future and recognize the role of Moore’s Law in the future of computing
Prepare for a mathematical course in quantum information concepts
Explore the value proposition in available and forthcoming quantum information technology products
Identify the importance of quantum superposition, entanglement and interference in quantum algorithms

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