Possible Study Paths in #QuantumComputing for Undergraduates

—— #EE, #Physics, and #Maths ——
• PROB—"Grinstead and Snell’s Introduction to Probability", Doyle
• LALG—"Introduction to Linear Algebra", Strang
• QM—"The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume 3", Feynman
• QC—"Quantum Computation and Quantum Information" (Mike & Ike), Nielsen

—— #CS and #DS ——
• PROB—"Probability: For the Enthusiastic Beginner", Morin
• LALG—"Basic Linear Algebra", Blyth
• QM—"Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", Griffiths
• QC—"Introduction to Quantum Computing: From a Layperson to a Programmer in 30 Steps", Wong

—— Optional reading for all ——
• VISUAL—"3D Computer Graphics", Watt

—— Arguments against QC ——
• https://youtu.be/pDj1QhPOVBo?si=P4h0GaPceLCxSuye, Yoganathan
• https://youtu.be/MukMOZ0J-Ww?si=WOIzDT-b7sdKqvkP, Hossenfelder

—— My Personal View ——
As of 2026, I see QC as just another Wall Street hype. But this technology has come a long way since its 1982 inception, at least on the hardware side. On the software side, though, progress is almost nonexistent over the past thirty years. And forget about generating QC code using ChatGPT, at least for now.🤣

Still, from the perspective of an intellectual pursuit, #QC concepts have much to teach the #STEM undergrads. Moreover, #QM is one of those studies that squashes a young, blobby mind then remoulds it into a mature, structured mind; it is an eminently worthwhile pursuit. But it is a subject universally reviled by STEM undies, except those in EE and Physics. If QC does nothing else but to induce some of those kids to pursue QM, that is good enough for me.

My current favourite introductory (undie-level) #textbooks on #QuantumComputing #QC are these:

• "Introduction to Quantum Computing: From a Layperson to a Programmer in 30 Steps"
— H Wong (EE), 2024, https://shorturl.at/1wdEz

• "Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing" [FREE]
— T Wong (physicist), 2022, https://shorturl.at/rNjRw

Both books are aimed at college seniors majoring in CS or maths. While these texts may be a bit clunky for the physics or EE upperclassmen's liking, they could serve as a gentler introduction to #QuantumMechanics #QM for the freshmen in these disciplines.

I prefer H Wong's book, but T Wong's book is also superb (and it is free). I recommend the students read both. This sure is a rare case of two Wongs making one right.

Also, EE upperclassmen should read H Wong's other books:

• "Quantum Computing Architecture and Hardware for Engineers: Step by Step, Volume 1"
— H Wong, 2025, https://shorturl.at/4Fe1e

• "Quantum Computing Architecture and Hardware for Engineers: Step by Step, Volume 2" [FREE]
— H Wong, 2025, https://shorturl.at/WafIP

NB—QC maybe but a #hype, for the time being. It may yet grow into something practicable, in the near future. But then, it may not. Be that as it may, the concepts that sprang from Feynman's 1982 seminal paper on the physics of #ReversibleComputing are fascinating all their own, so the undergrads in physics, EE, CS, and maths should at least be familiar with them. After all, no substantive knowledge is ever superfluous. And more importantly, QC can be a springboard, an enticement even, for these kids to dive into the fascinating ocean of QM, or at least dip into an intriguing classical computing pond of #ProbabilisticComputing.

Moin zusammen! 👋

#QM & #Controlling in der #SozialeArbeit – systemtheoretisch gedacht?! Das kann sogar Stoff für ein gutes 2-Tage-Seminar sein.

Eine Leitorientierung aus der Nachbereitung der beiden letzten Tage an der #FHMünster teile ich hier:

„Nutze Qualitätsmanagement, um Spielräume selbst- und professionsbewusst zu verteidigen!“

Denn...

Lese in der Vorbereitung zu einem Modul "Systemisches #QM" so schöne Sätze wie:

"Verfahren des #Qualitätsmanagement|s können nur dann Erfolg versprechend eingesetzt werden, wenn über deren Sinngehalt kommuniziert wird und dieser Sinngehalt von denen, die in das Verfahren praktisch einbezogen sind,
im Grundsatz akzeptiert wird" (Merchel 2017).

Hach ja... Schön wär's...

#Buddhism and #QuantumPhysics both challenge classical views of independent, permanent entities. #Buddhist notions like #DependentOrigination and #emptiness hold that phenomena lack inherent essence and exist only relationally. #QM shows #reality as probabilistic & context-dependent, w properties emerging through interaction. Though methodologically distinct, both unsettle substance-based #ontologies and stress the relational nature of existence.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-11-17-buddhism_and_quantum_physics/

#WeekendStories

Interne Audits sind mehr als nur „Haken dran, erledigt"

Für viele sind interne Audits eine lästige Pflicht. Doch richtig eingesetzt, schaffen sie:
- Transparenz
- Qualitätskultur & selbstverbessernde Prozesse
- Kosteneinsparungen

Der Trick? Strategie statt Ad-hoc-Aktionen.

Audits über das Jahr verteilen &
Erkenntnisse sichtbar machen (auch die positiven!)

25 % mehr Aufwand => Organisation, die Qualität lebt

Warum nutzen wir nicht, was ohnehin gemacht wird?

#QM #ISO9001 #PCQconsulting

🎉 New paper published with Prof. Pedro A. Fernandes, Dr. Ana Rita Calixto, and Roberto Pinto from Universidade do Porto!

We used QM/MM to map the catalytic mechanism of Bothrops asper sPLA2 (snake venom toxin) on the NOBA substrate.

The finding: A crucial mixed single-water/assisted water mechanism. This validates NOBA's use, giving researchers vital insights for anti-venom development! 🐍

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biochi.2025.12.003

#SnakeVenom #sPLA2 #QM/MM #ComputationalChemistry