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The Mathematics of Quantum Computers | Infinite Series

PBS Infinite Series · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Quantum computingRecreational & visual math

What it is

A PBS Infinite Series episode explaining the mathematics of quantum computers, including how qubits store complex numbers and how quantum computation differs from classical computation. Hosted by Kelsey Houston-Edwards.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as one of the most accessible yet accurate introductions to quantum computing, and part of a wider series that covers Shor's algorithm.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “perhaps the most accessible and yet accurate explanations of quantum computing I have found so far”

    Among the most accessible and accurate quantum computing explanations.

    supriyo-biswas, 2023-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Quantum Computing 101”

  2. “One of the key insights: Qubits store complex numbers!”

    Explains that qubits store complex numbers, correcting a common misconception.

    stcredzero, 2017-05 · Recommendation · in “Fermi's Paradox [audio]”

  3. “These are videos I particularly like!”

    Part of a list of favorite quantum computing explainer videos.

    adamisntdead, 2018-04 · Recommendation · in “Qusim.py – A toy multi-qubit quantum computer simulator written in Python”

  4. “PBS Infinite Series has several videos on quantum computing and Shor's algorithm”

    Series explaining the math of quantum computers and Shor's algorithm.

    msclrhd, 2018-11 · Recommendation · in “The Case Against Quantum Computing”

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Topics: qubits, quantum computers, complex numbers, shor's algorithm, pbs infinite series

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