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Experience in teaching quantum computing with hands-on programming labs

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As the field of quantum computing rapidly advances, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals adept in quantum computing and programming. Recognizing this need, in this paper, we share our experiences teaching an introductory-level quantum computing course to students at Cleveland State University (CSU). The course integrates dedicated hands-on programming labs, allowing students to verify their experimental results with corresponding examples from the textbook. These labs cover a diverse range of topics, including fundamental elements such as quantum gates and circuits, quantum key distribution protocols, and quantum algorithms. As educators, our goal is to share teaching insights and resources with fellow instructors in the field. This article elucidates the rationale behind the design of each experiment, providing a deeper understanding of quantum computing.

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Our work was supported in part by Dr. Galetto’s NSF Grant DMS-2200844, Dr. López’s NSF Grants DMS-2201094 and DMS-2401558, and the Cleveland Innovation District grant funded by JobsOhio, a private non-profit corporation.

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    Federico Galetto

  2. Department of Mathematics, Virgina Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

    Hiram H. López

  3. Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Mehdi Rahmati & Chansu Yu

  4. Department of Computer Science, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Janche Sang

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Galetto, F., López, H.H., Rahmati, M. et al. Experience in teaching quantum computing with hands-on programming labs. J Supercomput (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11227-024-06001-3

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