The Quantum Computing Realities Program is designed for professionals and leaders in business, government, and technology who want to gain a deeper understanding of the business and technical implications of quantum computing. This program is a continuation and expansion of the Quantum Computing Fundamentals Program.
The program consists of two courses:
Course 1: Practical Realities of Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication
- This four-week online course delves into the practical realities and limitations of implementing quantum algorithms and quantum cryptography.
- Topics covered include quantum entanglement, quantum communication protocols, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and the challenges faced by realistic quantum information systems.
- The course aims to prepare learners to understand the practical challenges of implementing quantum computing algorithms and quantum communication protocols in real-world systems. Techniques to address these challenges and anticipate the trajectory of quantum computing applications will be explored.
Course 2: Requirements for Large-Scale Universal Quantum Computation
- This four-week online course focuses on the requirements for realizing and operating larger-scale quantum computers in a fault-tolerant manner.
- Learners will explore different modalities for building quantum computing from current unreliable hardware and understand the complexities of error correction.
- Topics covered include complexity theory, quantum error-correction, and different perspectives on quantum supremacy.
- The course includes a capstone project involving the utilization of the IBM Quantum Computer to implement dynamical error suppression protocols on quantum bits.
The Quantum Computing Realities Program is suitable for anyone interested in leading the quantum revolution within their field. It is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of vector and matrix multiplication, as linear algebra is fundamental to quantum computing algorithms.
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