Keio University is offering free online course on Understanding Quantum Computers. This course is for anyone interested in quantum computing at the “popular science” level.
In this three week course, applicants will explore the key concepts of quantum computing and find out how it’s changing computer science. This course will start on .
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Length: 3 weeks
Effort: 4 hours/week
Subject: Understanding Quantum Computers
Institution: Keio University and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on
Providers’ Details
Keio University is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread across the Greater Tokyo area. It offers an environment of academic and research excellence in a wide range of fields, and includes a university hospital.
About This Course
University will finish with a brief look at quantum computing hardware and the budding quantum information technology industry.
Key concepts will be explained graphically, with minimal mathematics required.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…
- Describe a few key applications of quantum computing
- Explain the role of quantum computing in the future and recognize the role of Moore’s Law in the future of computing
- Lead for a mathematical course in quantum information concepts
- Explore the value proposition in available and forthcoming quantum information technology products
- Identify the importance of quantum superposition, entanglement and interference in quantum algorithms
Requirements
Anyone interested in quantum computing at the “popular science” level.
High school students, college students, and computer professionals interested in developing a qualitative understanding of quantum computing in order to understand the future of computing will benefit.
Being comfortable with vectors, sine waves and the basic concepts of probability will be beneficial.
Instructors
Rodney Van Meter
Rodney Van Meter studied at Caltech, USC, and Keio. He has been working on quantum computing since 2003. He is the author of the book “Quantum Networking” (Wiley-ISTE, 2014).
Takahiko Satoh
Takahiko Satoh studied at Keio and U.Tokyo. His research field is quantum computing, especially quantum computer architecture and quantum network architecture.
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