Wir haben uns erneut einem Audit unterzogen und bestanden – ohne Abweichungen!

Die Akademie für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung der TH Köln und das ZBIW bilden eine Qualitätsgemeinschaft. Gestern fand das Überwachungsaudit nach ISO 9001 statt – inklusive Interviews im ZBIW. Wir freuen uns, dass wir wieder zeigen konnten, dass unsere Maßnahmen zur Qualitätssicherung erfolgreich sind. 🎉

#QM #Qualitätsmanagement #ISO9001 #Fortbildung #ZBIW #ThKoeln #Weiterbildung #Fortbildung #Library #Bibliothek

`In this paper, we show a quantum simulator system that consists of a continuously driven Kerr parametric oscillator with a third-order nonlinearity that can be operated in the quantum regime to create a fully tunable asymmetric double-well. Our experiment leverages a low-noise, all-microwave control system with a high-efficiency readout, based on a tunnel Josephson junction circuit, of the which-well information.`

https://doi.org/10.1103/71yp-fqns

#quantum #physics #chemistry #quantumChemistry #QM

Leitstelle Nord führt Orgavision als Qualitätsmanagement-Software ein.

https://www.leitstelle-nord.de/2026/04/15/leitstelle-nord-fuehrt-orgavision-als-qualitaetsmanagement-software-ein/

#LeitstelleNord #QM #Wissen #Qualitätsmanagement

Quantum mechanics predicts experimental results to eleven significant figures. Yet it does not explain what happens when a quantum system is observed. This article examines the measurement problem and why the problem has direct consequences for any theory of quantum gravity.

#cosymorg #science #QM

https://cosym.org/2026/04/01/the-measurement-problem/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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.