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Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum Experience

By : Robert Loredo
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Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum Experience

By: Robert Loredo

Overview of this book

IBM Quantum Experience is a platform that enables developers to learn the basics of quantum computing by allowing them to run experiments on a quantum computing simulator and a real quantum computer. This book will explain the basic principles of quantum mechanics, the principles involved in quantum computing, and the implementation of quantum algorithms and experiments on IBM's quantum processors. You will start working with simple programs that illustrate quantum computing principles and slowly work your way up to more complex programs and algorithms that leverage quantum computing. As you build on your knowledge, you’ll understand the functionality of IBM Quantum Experience and the various resources it offers. Furthermore, you’ll not only learn the differences between the various quantum computers but also the various simulators available. Later, you’ll explore the basics of quantum computing, quantum volume, and a few basic algorithms, all while optimally using the resources available on IBM Quantum Experience. By the end of this book, you'll learn how to build quantum programs on your own and have gained practical quantum computing skills that you can apply to your business.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
1
Section 1: Tour of the IBM Quantum Experience (QX)
5
Section 2: Basics of Quantum Computing
9
Section 3: Algorithms, Noise, and Other Strange Things in Quantum World
18
Assessments
Appendix A: Resources

Understanding the meaning of outperforming classical systems

If you've been reading the news about quantum computing recently, then it's possible you have read many articles discussing the potential advantages that quantum computing can offer over classical computing.

In this section, we will learn about the advantages that a quantum system has over classical systems by studying some of the early examples that illustrate quantum speed up versus classical systems, albeit some of the examples are simple illustrations of the advantages that, in themselves, do not have any practical usage.

Claims such as quantum systems potentially solving equations at rapid speeds over classical systems or having the capability of a larger computation space all sound fascinating. However, recall that, at the time of writing this chapter, there are still no quantum systems available that can outperform current classical systems in solving real-world commercial problems. So why all the chatter...