Course Description: This course offers an introduction to quantum computing, covering its impact on industries like cybersecurity and medicine. It discusses the fundamental concepts of quantum computing and provides hands-on experience with IBM Q Experience Visual Composer. This tool allows learners to build and run quantum circuits either on real quantum hardware or simulators.

What Students Will Learn:

• Discuss the basics of quantum computing
• Understand the present and future potential of quantum technology
• Design and create quantum circuits for different quantum algorithms
• Operate quantum hardware through the IBM Q Visual Composer interface

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of complex numbers and vectors.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Quantum Computing
• Exploration of Quantum Mechanics through Superposition and Measurement
• Detailed Analysis of Qubits
• Study of Quantum Entanglement and Bell’s Theorem
• Usage of Quantum Gates and Circuits
• Hands-on Lab using IBM Q Experience Visual Composer
• Learning and Applying the Deutsch Algorithm
• Future Trends in Quantum Computing

Who this Course is For: This course is suitable for a broad audience, including high school students, college students, and working professionals who are new to quantum computing, as well as those seeking to solidify their foundational knowledge.

Application of Skills: After completing this course, learners will be equipped to contribute to fields involving quantum computing. This includes improving computational methods in industries like pharmaceuticals, cryptography, and complex system simulation, enhancing both efficiency and effectiveness.

• Welcome!
• Chapter 1: Motivation for Quantum Computing
• Chapter 2: Understanding Superposition and Measurement in Quantum Mechanics
• Chapter 3: Understanding Qubits in More Detail
• Chapter 4: Quantum Entanglement and Bell’s Theorem
• Chapter 5: Introduction to Quantum Gates and Circuits
• Chapter 6: Hands-on Lab on IBM Q Experience Visual Composer
• Chapter 7: Deutsch Algorithm
• Chapter 8: What’s Next
• Final Exam (Verified track only)