Preparing for a Quantum Computation Course: Superconducting Qubits

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around preparing for a course on quantum computation with superconducting qubits, focusing on recommendations for literature and resources to aid understanding of the subject.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for articles or books to better prepare for a quantum computation course, citing difficulties with previous explanations and concepts.
  • Another participant suggests that the original poster should consult the course instructor for guidance on resources.
  • The original poster acknowledges the suggestion but emphasizes the desire to find additional literature.
  • A later reply recommends a specific review article and mentions the availability of beginner-friendly talks on IBM Qiskit's YouTube channel related to superconducting qubits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of seeking additional resources, but there is no consensus on specific materials beyond the recommendations provided.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve which specific resources are most effective for preparing for the course, and there may be varying definitions of what constitutes beginner-friendly material.

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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?
 
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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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