The Quantum Mindset

Quantum Computing Intro While the concept of quantum mechanics has been around for the last 100+ years, quantum computing is a more recent phenomenon. It originated in the 1980s, when famous physicists, including Richard Feynman and David Deutsch, proposed using quantum systems to simulate classical processes and perform computations with incredible speed. Currently, quantum computing is being touted as the next frontier in information processing, with the potential to enhance the problem-solving capabilities of modern computers. However, understanding quantum computing can be considerably challenging because it combines high-level computing concepts with considerable amounts of linear algebra. Rest assured, though, as we will use clear examples throughout this blog series to make complex, math-heavy ideas easier to picture. We will begin with the most fundamental building block of all: the concept of a set. Introduction to Sets Sets are convenient and shorthand ways of writing out a l...