Quantum Computing as a High School Module
Anastasia Perry, High Energy Physics (HEP) USDOE Office of Science (SC), Ranbel Sun, Ciaran Hughes, Joshua Isaacson, Jessica M. Turner · 2019
Quantum computing is a growing field at the intersection of physics andcomputer science. This module introduces three of the key principles thatgovern how quantum computers work: superposition, quantum measurement, andentanglement. The goal of this module is to bridge the gap between popularscience articles and advanced undergraduate texts by making some of the moretechnical aspects accessible to motivated high school students. Problem setsand simulation based labs of various levels are included to reinforce theconceptual ideas described in the text. This is intended as a one week coursefor high school students between the ages of 15-18 years. The course begins byintroducing basic concepts in quantum mechanics which are needed to understandquantum computing.