Preparing for a Quantum Computation Course: Superconducting Qubits

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A user is preparing for a course on quantum computation with superconducting qubits and seeks recommendations for literature to better understand the subject. They previously struggled with the material and want to start fresh. Suggestions include a recent review article and resources from IBM Qiskit's YouTube channel, which offers beginner-friendly talks on superconducting qubits. The user acknowledges the importance of consulting the course instructor for additional guidance. Engaging with these resources can enhance understanding of quantum computation concepts.
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Summary:: Looking for articles/books to prepare myself for the course: Quantum computation with superconducting qubits

Hello everyone. I am about to take a course in Quantum computation with superconducting qubits and I am searching for material to prepare it. I took a first course on that subject and it did not go so well: I got lost in most of the explanations and concepts. That is why I would like to start fresh, maybe with a good book or article recommendation anyone of you can give to me.
Many thanks in advance.
 
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Shouldn't you be asking the instructor of the course you plan to take?
 
CrysPhys said:
Shouldn't you be asking the instructor of the course you plan to take?
Yes. I will do so as well, but I am trying to find more literature.
 
This is in my view the best of the more recent reviews
https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.06560

Highly recommended.
It is also worth having a look at some of the talks on IBM Qiskit's Youtube channel, there are plenty of talks on SC qubits (since this is the technology IBM uses) and some of them are reasonably beginner friendly
 
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