A Core Curriculum for Quantum Physics

Physics Education researchers Chandralekha Singh, Abraham Asfaw, and Jeremy Levy reported on a new US initiative to prepare students and workers in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST). Aside from reviewing the key concepts guiding the new federal initiative, their article in Physics Today is a treasure trove of resources for folks looking to get involved with Quantum Information and Quantum Computing. Notably, IBM Quantum's QISKIT, a python-like software development kit for quantum computing, comes complete with a "hands-on" learning course.

Given the technological leap that quantum information, sensors and computers will bring to society, ensuring equitable, open access to training is a laudable goal. It's something the Pasayten Institute is also dedicated to. If you're interested in QIST and have even a mild technical background - if you've seen calculus before - we're running a free online course Quantum Mechanics for the Working Professional, aimed directly at teaching you the core, key concepts in QIST. Things kick off this winter. but we've got a preview of our first chapter loaded already, go check it out!