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I would suggest starting from the basics of quantum physics if you don't already have a solid foundation. MIT has several excellent courses on the subject [1-4]

I would suggest starting from the basics of quantum physics if you don't already have a solid foundation. MIT has several excellent courses on the subject [1-4]. The first two are the same course, but taught by different professors with slightly different curriculum. [1] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-spring-2013/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-s... [2] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-spring-2016/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-s... [3] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-05-quantum-physics-ii-fall-2013/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-05-quantum-physics-ii-... [4] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii-spring-2005/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii...

bollu 6y ago
I disagree. One does not need to know quantum physicr to learn quantum computation, as scott aaronson argues in "quantum computing since democritus". I personally feel I actually understood more quantum physics by playing around with quantum algorithms
- cameronperot 6y ago
  It was merely a suggestion, I never said it was necessary. However, in my experience, having knowledge in quantum physics has made it easier for me to read literature related to quantum computing, hence why I suggested it.
jeffreyrogers 6y ago
You will also need a pretty good understanding of calculus and linear algebra to understand QM, which many CS people don't have. You could probably learn both at the same time, but it would be challenging. The unfortunate thing about physics is you need to have pretty strong math skills to understand things, and most people's mathematical preparation is not very good.
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cameronperot 6y ago
[4] is the wrong link, but it's too late to edit. Correction: [4] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii-spring-2018/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii...

bollu 6y ago

I disagree. One does not need to know quantum physicr to learn quantum computation, as scott aaronson argues in "quantum computing since democritus". I personally feel I actually understood more quantum physics by playing around with quantum algorithms

cameronperot 6y ago
It was merely a suggestion, I never said it was necessary. However, in my experience, having knowledge in quantum physics has made it easier for me to read literature related to quantum computing, hence why I suggested it.

jeffreyrogers 6y ago

You will also need a pretty good understanding of calculus and linear algebra to understand QM, which many CS people don't have. You could probably learn both at the same time, but it would be challenging. The unfortunate thing about physics is you need to have pretty strong math skills to understand things, and most people's mathematical preparation is not very good.

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cameronperot 6y ago

[4] is the wrong link, but it's too late to edit. Correction: [4] https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii-spring-2018/ https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-06-quantum-physics-iii...