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Abhishek Sethi
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Hi,
I am an undergraduate student from India. Pursuing double major in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
I have completed 4 semesters(2 years) of my college. I had taken a class titled "Quantum information and computing" and it interested me a lot. I really love math and computations involved.
I am getting interested in theory and algorithms aspect of quantum computing.
My question is, how hard will it be to pursue quantum computing as my field for a grad school (maybe for a PhD), given that I will be doing irrelevant Mechanical Engineering courses.
I cannot take any math or CS classes simply because I won't be having slots which will make me complete my degrees on time (I am planning to complete my classes in 4years and 1 year of thesis).
I understand that I need to relevant math/CS courses, but I will be practically restricted.
However, I can put efforts and study relevant non-physics things on my own.
Another question I want to ask is, how do I proceed with these conditions?
I cannot change my second major to CS, but I can drop Mechanical Engineering and pursue 5 classes as my open elective.
Also, any suggestions on what text/ lectures to follow in order to understand the stuff better.
Right now, I am following Nielsen and Chuang, and doing well with it.
Thank you in advance!
I am an undergraduate student from India. Pursuing double major in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
I have completed 4 semesters(2 years) of my college. I had taken a class titled "Quantum information and computing" and it interested me a lot. I really love math and computations involved.
I am getting interested in theory and algorithms aspect of quantum computing.
My question is, how hard will it be to pursue quantum computing as my field for a grad school (maybe for a PhD), given that I will be doing irrelevant Mechanical Engineering courses.
I cannot take any math or CS classes simply because I won't be having slots which will make me complete my degrees on time (I am planning to complete my classes in 4years and 1 year of thesis).
I understand that I need to relevant math/CS courses, but I will be practically restricted.
However, I can put efforts and study relevant non-physics things on my own.
Another question I want to ask is, how do I proceed with these conditions?
I cannot change my second major to CS, but I can drop Mechanical Engineering and pursue 5 classes as my open elective.
Also, any suggestions on what text/ lectures to follow in order to understand the stuff better.
Right now, I am following Nielsen and Chuang, and doing well with it.
Thank you in advance!
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