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Getting started with Qiskit

Getting started with Qiskit

Estimated completion time: 10 hrGain a foundational understanding on how to use Qiskit by simulating and running quantum circuits on simulators and re

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Estimated completion time: 10 hr

Gain a foundational understanding on how to use Qiskit by simulating and running quantum circuits on simulators and real quantum hardware.

Learning path content

To follow the path, click on the resource links below, and complete them in order for the best possible learning experience:

order Title and link Type description
1 Install Qiskit Guide Use the IBM Quantum™ Documentation guide Install Qiskit to get started. Also check out Set up an IBM Quantum channel to access IBM® quantum processing units (QPUs) by using the IBM Quantum Platform or IBM Cloud® channel.
2 Qiskit 101 Event-replay This resource provides a first introduction to Qiskit. During the course you will get started with IBM Quantum, build your first quantum circuit, and test results.
3 explore gate and circuit with IBM Quantum Composer Tutorial learn the basic and explore the   composer ,   a graphical quantum programming tool that let you drag and drop operation to build and run quantum circuit on real quantum hardware .
4 Hello world Guide create a simple quantum program and run it on a QPU . Then learn about scale to utility .
5 Qiskit 102 Event-replay This resource is builds build on Qiskit 101 , and focus on optimize quantum computing job on real IBM Quantum hardware through follow – along hand – on exercise .
6 Combine error mitigation options with the estimator primitive Tutorial Explore the error suppression and error mitigation options available with the Estimator primitive from Qiskit Runtime.

Who is this path is is intend for ?

People with a basic understanding of quantum computing who have never used Qiskit before or want to expand their Qiskit skills:

  • Researchers and Academics: Individuals in the fields of computer science, physics, and mathematics who want to use Qiskit for quantum computing experiments and theoretical research.
  • developer : computer scientist and engineer who want to expand their skill in Qiskit as a platform for create and test quantum program .
  • industry professional and innovation leader : professional work in various sector like material science , physics , mathematic , cryptography , and life science explore quantum computing application for optimization problem , encryption , drug discovery , or material design .
  • student : Undergraduate , or graduate student learn quantum computing or relate field who want to gain hand – on experience to complement their theoretical study .
  • Hobbyists: Quantum computing enthusiasts who want to gain knowledge and practical experience in the basics of quantum computing.

prerequisite

Required:

  • basic understanding of code with Python

Recommended:

  • Foundational understanding of linear algebra (matrices, vectors, complex numbers)
  • foundational understanding on classical computing concept ( algorithm and logic gate )
  • Logical reasoning skills

To learn more

  • Summer School 2024: “The path to utility”: event-replay videos and labs designed to empower the quantum researchers and developers of tomorrow with the know-how to explore the world of quantum computing, as well as refresh and sharpen the industry professional’s skills.
  • 1 – minute Qiskit : YouTube Qiskit Channel playlist share one – minute video with tip and trick to understand and perform specific action in Qiskit .

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