17-628 — Applied Quantum Computing — Spring Semester 2024

March 11 / Week 1

Introduction

Before Class

Books

Main Book:

• Mike and Ike
  We will be working mostly out of this book.

Extra Reading:

• Quantum Information Science
  This book gives a great explanation on how to conceptualize Quantum Computers. First few chapters are great if you don’t feel confident with the math.

Notes

• Reminder to bring computer to class.

Summary

We will be going over class requirements and expectations. Then we will give a frame work for where quantum computers come from and why as an industry we are putting so much effort into such a difficult endeavour.