A1 Journal article (refereed)
Quantum Computing for All : Online Courses Built Around an Interactive Visual Quantum Circuit Simulator (2024)

Reinikainen, J., Stirbu, V., Heinosaari, T., Lappalainen, V., & Mikkonen, T. (2024). Quantum Computing for All : Online Courses Built Around an Interactive Visual Quantum Circuit Simulator. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 44, 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcg.2024.3444952

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Reinikainen, Juha; Stirbu, Vlad; Heinosaari, Teiko; Lappalainen, Vesa; Mikkonen, Tommi

Journal or series: IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications

ISSN: 0272-1716

eISSN: 1558-1756

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 25/10/2024

Volume: 44

Pages range: 67-75

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Publication country: United States

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/mcg.2024.3444952

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/97880

Web address of parallel published publication (pre-print):  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2404.10328

Abstract

Quantum computing is a highly abstract scientific discipline, which, however, is expected to have great practical relevance in future information technology. This forces educators to seek new methods to teach quantum computing for students with diverse backgrounds and with no prior knowledge of quantum physics. We have developed an online course built around an interactive quantum circuit simulator designed to enable easy creation and maintenance of course material with ranging difficulty. The immediate feedback and automatically evaluated tasks lower the entry barrier to quantum computing for all students, regardless of their background.

Keywords: quantum computing; quantum computers; online courses; interactivity; simulation training; simulation

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 2