Quantum Hardware and its Applications with Quantum Inspire (QTindu)

Learn the basics of Quantum Hardware and test out QuTech's simulators to gain hands-on experience with quantum computing through the Quantum Hardware and its Applications with Quantum Inspire, developed within the scope by the QTindu (Quantum Technologies courses for Industry) project. The QTindu project, which is funded under the DIGITAL Europe Programme of the European Union aims to bridge the gap between technology development and industry needs. 

Why this course?

A quantum computer is a new class of computer that promises to find solutions to specific problems, which a classical computer either cannot solve or will take much longer to solve. Unlike classical computers, a quantum computer is built-up with qubits and utilizes concepts such as the superposition principle and quantum entanglement to solve complex problems. 

This course aims to provide you with an introduction to this exciting field beyond the theoretical. It will focus on understanding the hardware of a quantum computer, provide basic applications, and introduce the software and programming language to run a quantum computer. What makes this course stand out is the utilization of QuTech’s Quantum Inspire (QI) to demonstrate the capabilities of quantum computers. Using the real quantum hardware and the various simulation tools provided by the platform, you will be able to experiment and execute quantum algorithms on a real quantum computer, enabling you to discover the possibilities that this new technology offers. 

Course structure

This course is developed by a team of experts in quantum computing infrastructure and quantum information from TU Delft, drawing on the extensive expertise of leading experts in quantum technology from QuTech. Participants will go through 4 modules as part of the course's structure: 

• Introduction to Quantum Inspire
• Applications of a Quantum Computer
• cQASM – quantum programming language
• QI Software Development Kit

Learning objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize the purpose and capabilities of Quantum Inspire
• Summarize the basic components and working principles of a quantum computer
• Illustrate example protocols and applications of a quantum computer
• Use cQASM to program and run a (simple) quantum algorithm using Quantum Inspire
• Develop customized quantum algorithms using the Quantum Inspire Software Development Kit (SDK)

Further details

Upon successful completion of the course, participants from the EU (both audit and verified) are entitled to a QTIndu certificate. 

Access the course via the edX learning platform here!