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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

Chapter 2: Circuit Composer – Creating a Quantum Circuit

In this chapter, you will learn how to use the Circuit Composer and what each of the composer's component functions are with respect to creating and running experiments. The composer will help you to visually create a quantum circuit via its built-in user interface, which in turn will help you to conceptualize how the basic principles of quantum mechanics are used to optimize your experiments. You will also learn how to import quantum circuits, preview the results of each experiment, and create your first quantum circuit.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Creating a quantum circuit using the Composer
  • Creating our first quantum circuit
  • Building a coin-flipping experiment

By the end of this chapter, you will know how to create a quantum circuit using the Graphical Editor to create experiments that simulate classic gates and some quantum gates. You will also learn where to...