Q-CTRL digest
From theory to practice - open-ended Projects in Black Opal prepare learners for real-world quantum challenges
November 11, 2024
Black Opal for Educators
Bring world-class interactivity and visualizations to your quantum curriculum.
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Get everything you need to build an introductory quantum course in one place or augment your existing quantum education initiatives with interactive self-paced learning.
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Introduction
So you’ve heard of quantum technology and how it’s going to revolutionize, well, everything. How do we know that and how does it work?
What is quantum computing?
How do quantum computers work?
Will quantum computers break the internet?
How to build a quantum computer
Analogy toolbox
Superposition
This skill introduces the superposition principle. You'll gain insight into where this principle comes from, why it is necessary, and what you can do with it.
What is quantum computing?
Superposition in a jump rope
Superposition in the quantum world
Superposition in the abstract
Superposition in quantum computing
Qubits
Start with some fundamentals in how we represent information and by the end of this skill you'll understand how we can encode and process information using quantum physics!
It from bit
Qubit from bit
The Bloch circle
Do you |ket⟩ it?
The Bloch sphere
Measurement
Measurement the destructor. What does it mean to measure something in general? What does it mean to measure something in quantum physics? Discover the dirty secrets about measurement in quantum computing.
Bloch party
Randomness rules
Get real
What’s the problem?
Circuits
How do we represent the programs to be run on quantum computers? After this skill you'll be able to decipher some of the cool diagrams you see in the field.
Single qubit warm-up
Double the fun
More, more, more!
You, quantum mechanic
Quantum search
Entanglement
Einstein called it "spooky action at a distance." It's not so spooky, but it may be extremely useful! Discover the most quintessential concept in quantum physics.
Bird’s eye view
Correlations and kets
Creating entanglement
Entanglement in the wild
Variables in hiding
Visualizing entanglement in quantum computers
Noise
Why don't we have useful quantum computers yet? Learn what's holding us back through an understanding of how noise and interference affect quantum computers.
NISQy business
Bloching noise
Controlling noise
Error correction
Control
Learn all about quantum control and how it is used to create quantum gates and combat noise.
Paradigm shifts
Making gates
Noise be gone
Quantum optimization
Speedup
An introduction to the prototypical quantum algorithms that exhibit known speedup over the best classical algorithms.
What is complexity?
Deutsch-Jozsa
Shor’s algorithm
Grover speedups
Programming
Are you ready for the trenches? This skill pits you against the challenges of programming a real quantum computer — assembly code, compiling, qubit topology, and more!
Gate, set, match
Compiling
Code
Quantum optimization
Administration features to prepare your students for a career in quantum
Black Opal’s administration features give educators everything needed to configure learning journeys, manage student cohorts, track progress, and identify areas for enrichment.
A quantum computing course with the student at the center
Teach how your students learn
Build your course around your students' learning styles with mobile accessibility, a self-paced structure, and social learning.
Improve hybrid and remote learning outcomes
Keep students engaged with managed learner communities so you stay connected and see where your students need your help.
Recognize students’ achievements
Reward your students educational accomplishment with an industry recognized certification and shareable microcredentials.
Loved by our community
The activities are interactive, and visualizing the actions of gates on the Bloch sphere is very thorough. There are a lot of perks of the pro subscription!
Tushar Pandey
PhD Student
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Black Opal is needed as quantum computing moves from the domain of quantum physicists to a wider audience and applications. This level of learning helps to demystify quantum computing and fuel the quantum conversation.
Prof. James Rabeau
Honorary Professor in Physics
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Black Opal is the best educational tool to learn about quantum computing in a visual way that makes it easier to understand the main topics like superposition, qubits, entanglement, and noise.
Jose Finocchio
Business Development in Education
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Amazing for anyone who doesn't have a PhD or a Master's degree like me. It's easy to understand with bite sized exercises and mini tests so you retain knowledge.
Hannaah S.
Physics Student
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Black Opal is the best educational tool around quantum control and computation I've seen so far. I love the graphical interfaces as well.
John K.
Engineer
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Frequently asked questions
What is Black Opal?
Black Opal is the first interactive online learning platform for anyone interested in learning quantum computing. With Black Opal’s intuitive design featuring visualization, interactivity and animation, you can learn quantum computing in just minutes per day.
Who should use Black Opal for Educators?
Black Opal for Educators is for anyone responsible for developing and delivering quantum computing courses at universities, schools and training providers.
How do I incorporate Black Opal into my course?
Black Opal is a flexible and modular course that can be used as beginner to advanced online textbook or as a supplement to existing course material. The interactive elements and self-paced structure are perfect for students to guide themselves through specific topics. Black Opal for Educators incorporates tools to customize content, set assignments, monitor progress and deploy easily to large student cohorts. Contact us for a demo.
How much does it cost?
Black Opal for Educators has a concurrent pricing model designed to best support the needs of educational institutions teaching multiple student cohorts. Get in touch with us to learn more.
