Quantum computing theory [online, CIQ101]

Want to understand how a quantum computer works? This workshop will guide you through the fundamental concepts: qubits, underlying mathematics, and physical systems. You'll program your first quantum simulator and discover the current challenges of this cutting-edge technology.

Prerequisites

• Have a basic knowledge of linear algebra (matrices, scalar products, complex and conjugate numbers)
• Have a good knowledge of Python programming or have completed the workshops “Introduction to programming with Python (PYT101)” and “Enhancing your Python programming skills (PYT102)”
• Have good knowledge of data analysis and visualization with Python or have completed the “Data analysis with Python (DAT201)” and “Data visualization with Python (DAT203)” workshops
• Be comfortable with Python libraries like NumPy and MatplotLib

➜ If you have limited experience with Python and linear algebra, you can consult these resources and practice: https://github.com/calculquebec/cq-formation-prerequis-CIQ101

Agenda

• MonarQ presentation
• What is a qubit?
• Operations on qubits and linear algebra concepts
• Quantum state superposition
• Developing a one-qubit quantum simulator
• Overview of NISQ-era constraints

Registration

• Academic: $10 (anyone who studies, teaches, or works at a university, CEGEP, CCTT, or university-affiliated research institute)
• NPO: $10 (anyone who works for a non-profit organization)
• Other: $250 (any other profile)

Instructor

Kim Renaud, analyst in advanced research computing at Calcul Québec.

Language

English

Technical prerequisites

We will use the Zoom platform. Because this event is a practical workshop, it is very useful having a secondary screen where you would get the instructor window on one screen and your own window on your main screen.

We will use the Jupyter Lab interface. Make sure you have a modern Web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.

Notes

• A certificate of participation will be send to each participant who attends at least 60% of the workshop.
• The workshop is not recorded.
• The workshop could be canceled if the number of registrations is too low.

Contact

For any question, please write us to training@calculquebec.ca

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