Teaching Quantum Computing to High School Students
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2004.07206v1
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:09:08 GMT
- Title: Teaching Quantum Computing to High School Students
- Authors: Ciaran Hughes, Joshua Isaacson, Anastasia Perry, Ranbel Sun, Jessica
Turner
- Abstract summary: Quantum computing is a growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science.
This course bridges the gap between popular science articles and advanced undergraduate textbooks.
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- Abstract: Quantum computing is a growing field at the intersection of physics and
computer science. The goal of this article is to highlight a successfully
trialled quantum computing course for high school students between the ages of
15 and 18 years old. This course bridges the gap between popular science
articles and advanced undergraduate textbooks. Conceptual ideas in the text are
reinforced with active learning techniques, such as interactive problem sets
and simulation-based labs at various levels. The course is freely available for
use and download under the Creative Commons "Attribution-
NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International" license.
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