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title: Learning Resources on Quantum Computing
description: A curated selection of the best free learning resources on quantum computing for all skill levels.
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#### [Quantum Machine Learning for Data Scientists](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1804.10068.pdf)
Explanation of quantum machine learning algorithms.

#### [Quantum Odyssey](https://www.quarksinteractive.com#)
High budget educational video game, fully narrated that uses visual methods to teach about writing quantum algorithms.

#### [Quirk](http://algassert.com/quirk)
Browser-based drag-and-drop quantum circuit simulator that reacts, simulates, and animates in real-time.

#### [Quantum Odyssey](https://www.quarksinteractive.com#)
High budget educational video game, fully narrated that uses visual methods to teach about writing quantum algorithms

# Massive Open Online Courses

#### [MIT Quantum Information Sciences](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/media-arts-and-sciences/mas-865j-quantum-information-science-spring-2006/lecture-notes/)
Series of lecture notes on the MIT quantum information sciences course.

#### [Quantum Cryptography](https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-cryptography-caltechx-delftx-qucryptox-0)
Learn how quantum communication provides security that is guaranteed by the laws of nature.
#### [Quantum Computing. Less Formulas - More Understanding](https://online.spbu.ru/quantum-computing-less-formulas-more-understanding/)
An introductory course on Quantum Computing, focusing more on concepts.

#### [Quantum Information Science I, Part I](https://openlearninglibrary.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:MITx+8.370.1x+1T2018/about)
Foundational course on quantum information and computation.

#### [Quantum Quest](https://www.quantum-quest.nl/)
A web class for high school students. Organized by QuSoft

#### [Quantum Technology: Computing and Sensing](https://www.edx.org/masters/micromasters/purduex-quantum-technology-computing-and-sensin)
An online program from Purdue University teaching the fundamentals of quantum detectors,
sensors and applied quantum computing.

#### [The Quantum Internet and Quantum Computers: How Will They Change the World?](https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-internet-quantum-computers-how-delftx-qtm1x)
Learn the principles and promises behind developments in quantum computers and quantum internet and how they will impact our future.

#### [Understanding Quantum Computers](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/intro-to-quantum-computing)
Introduction to the key concepts of quantum computing with minimal mathematics.

#### [Quantum Quest](https://www.quantum-quest.nl/)
A web class for _high school students_. Organized by [QuSoft](http://www.qusoft.org/)

#### [Quantum Machine Learning](https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-machine-learning)
Hands-on introduction to quantum computing and quantum-enhanced machine learning, complete with a [code repo](https://gitlab.com/qosf/qml-mooc/).

#### [Quantum Computing. Less Formulas - More Understanding](https://online.spbu.ru/quantum-computing-less-formulas-more-understanding/)
An introductory course on Quantum Computing, focusing more on concepts.

#### [Quantum Technology: Detectors and Networking](https://www.edx.org/micromasters/purduex-quantum-technology-detectors-and-networking?index=product&queryID=b3d92b1eebc019dc082bb40feca0f978&position=3)
An online program from Purdue University teaching the fundamentals of quantum networking,
detectors, sensors and applied quantum computing.

# Development Tools

[Click here](/project_list) for the most up-to-date list of all open source quantum software projects.
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#### [Quantum Frontiers](https://quantumfrontiers.com/)
By the Quantum Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, sharing behind the scenes research insights.

#### [Quantum Weekly](https://quantumweekly.com/)
A weekly correlation of all things quantum - computing, cryptography, entanglement.

#### [Shtetl Optimized](https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/)
Blog by Scott Aaronson.

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#### [Classical and Quantum Computation](https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Classical_and_Quantum_Computation.html?id=TrMposZZ0MQC&redir_esc=y)
Introduction to fundamentals of classical and quantum computing.

#### [Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q#](https://www.manning.com/books/learn-quantum-computing-with-python-and-q-sharp)
Learn about quantum computing by building your own quantum simulator, implementing quantum algorithms, and applying quantum programming techniques to real-world examples including cryptography and chemistry.

#### [Problems and Solutions in Quantum Computing](https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/6077#)
Easy to advanced quantum computing and information problems with detailed solutions.

#### [Quantum Computation and Quantum Information](https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computation-Information-10th-Anniversary/dp/1107002176)
Comprehensive textbook for those with some prior knowledge in mathematics, computer science and physics.

#### [Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction](https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-Introduction-Engineering-Computation/dp/0262526670)
Explains quantum computing with only basic college maths knowledge needed.

#### [Quantum Computing Explained](https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-Explained-David-McMahon/dp/0470096993)
Conversational approach to explaining quantum computing with worked solutions.

#### [Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists](https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-Computer-Scientists-Yanofsky/dp/0521879965)
Quantum computing explained using an approach accessible to undergraduate computer science students.

#### [Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q#](https://www.manning.com/books/learn-quantum-computing-with-python-and-q-sharp)
Learn about quantum computing by building your own quantum simulator, implementing quantum algorithms, and applying quantum programming techniques to real-world examples including cryptography and chemistry.
#### [Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction](https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-Introduction-Engineering-Computation/dp/0262526670)
Explains quantum computing with only basic college maths knowledge needed.

# Papers

#### [Making Quantum Computing Open: Lessons from Open-Source Projects](https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.00991)
An investigation of contributors to open-source quantum computing projects, their educational and professional backgrounds. Includes a survey with focus on what helped them succeed in the field.

#### [Opportunities and Challenges for Quantum Machine Learning](https://arxiv.org/abs/1708.09757)
Opportunities and challenges for quantum-assisted machine learning in near-term quantum computers.

#### [Quantum Machine Learning](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264825604_Quantum_Machine_Learning_What_Quantum_Computing_Means_to_Data_Mining)
Quantum machine learning and what quantum computing means to data mining.

#### [Making Quantum Computing Open: Lessons from Open-Source Projects](https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.00991)
An investigation of contributors to open-source quantum computing projects, their educational and professional backgrounds. Includes a survey with focus on what helped them succeed in the field.

# Videos

#### [Introduction to Quantum Programming](https://skillsmatter.com/skillscasts/11929-programming-the-world-s-first-quantum-computers-using-forest)
This talk is an introduction to modern quantum programming. It covers why you might want to program a quantum computer and how you would do so today, with a focus on the Forest Python SDK from Rigetti Computing. The only background assumed is linear algebra and complex numbers at the level of undergraduate computer science. Duration: 1 hour, 22 minutes.

#### [Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Riqjdh2oM)
Microsoft Research Talk on introductory quantum computing for computer scientists. Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes.

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#### [D-Wave Leap Community](https://support.dwavesys.com/hc/en-us/community/topics)
D-Wave System's Leap Community Forum.

#### [IBM Q Community](https://quantumexperience.ng.bluemix.net/qx/community)
IBM Quantum experience Community Forum.

#### [IBM Q QISKit Community](https://qiskit.slack.com/)
Slack Channel for QISKit and quantum computing discussions.

#### [Q# Community](https://qsharp.community/)
An open-source community around quantum programming in Q#, including blogs, code repositories, and online meetups.

#### [Women In Quantum Computing and Applications](https://www.wiqca.dev/)
An inclusive meetup group based in Seattle, WA, USA (currently gathering remotely) that hosts talks and tutorial series.
#### ~~[IBM Q QISKit Community](https://qiskit.slack.com/)~~
~~Slack Channel for QISKit and quantum computing discussions.~~

#### [Mike & Ike Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/MikeAndIke/)
Discussion about the book Quantum Computation and Quantum Information.

#### [PennyLane Discussion Forum](https://discuss.pennylane.ai)
Discussion forum for quantum machine learning, both using simulations and on near term hardware.

#### ~~[Quantum Computing Slack Community](http://quantum-computing.slack.com/)~~
~~Slack Channel for quantum computing discussions. Generate an invite for this channel here: [Quantum Computing Slack - Invite](https://quantum-computing.herokuapp.com).~~

#### [Quantum Computing StackExchange](http://quantumcomputing.stackexchange.com/)
Question and answer site for quantum computing.

#### [Quantum Information and Quantum Computer Scientists of the World Unite](https://www.facebook.com/groups/qinfo.scientists.unite/)
Facebook group for quantum research discussion.

#### [Rigetti Community](http://slack.rigetti.com/)
Slack Channel for Rigetti and quantum computing discussions.
#### [Quantum Odyssey](https://discord.gg/mZHJYFX4mG)
Discord Channel for Quantum Odyssey puzzle-solving enthusiasts and quantum computing discussions.

#### [Strawberry Fields Community](https://u.strawberryfields.ai/slack)
Slack channel for Xanadu and Strawberry Fields photonic/CV quantum computing discussions.
#### ~~[Strawberry Fields Community](https://u.strawberryfields.ai/slack)~~
~~Slack channel for Xanadu and Strawberry Fields photonic/CV quantum computing discussions.~~

#### [Quantum Computing Slack Community](http://quantum-computing.slack.com/)
Slack Channel for quantum computing discussions. Generate an invite for
this channel here: [Quantum Computing Slack -
Invite](https://quantum-computing.herokuapp.com).

#### [Quantum Odyssey](https://www.quarksinteractive.com#)
Discord Channel for Quantum Odyssey puzzle-solving enthusiasts and quantum computing discussions. [Discord](https://discord.gg/mZHJYFX4mG).