From computing to quantum mechanics: accessible and hands-on quantum computing education for high school students

IF 5.8 2区 物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS EPJ Quantum Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI:10.1140/epjqt/s40507-024-00271-9
Qihong Sun, Shuangxiang Zhou, Ronghang Chen, Guanru Feng, King Tai Cheung, Jensen Li, Shi-Yao Hou, Bei Zeng
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This paper outlines an alternative approach to teaching quantum computing at the high school level, tailored for students with limited prior knowledge in advanced mathematics and physics. This approach diverges from traditional methods by building upon foundational concepts in classical computing before gradually introducing quantum mechanics, thereby simplifying the entry into this complex field. The course was initially implemented in a program for gifted high school students under the Hong Kong Education Bureau and received encouraging feedback, indicating its potential effectiveness for a broader student audience. A key element of this approach is the practical application through portable NMR quantum computers, which provides students with hands-on experience. The paper describes the structure of the course, including the organization of the lectures, the integration of the hardware of the portable nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) quantum computers, the Gemini/Triangulum series, and detailed lecture notes in Additional file 1. The initial success in the specialized program and ongoing discussions to expand the course to regular high schools in Hong Kong and Shenzhen suggest the viability of this approach for wider educational application. By focusing on accessibility and student engagement, this approach presents a valuable perspective on introducing quantum computing concepts at the high school level, aiming to enhance student understanding and interest in the field.

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从计算到量子力学:面向高中生的无障碍量子计算实践教育
本文概述了在高中阶段教授量子计算的另一种方法,这种方法专为高等数学和物理学知识有限的学生量身定制。这种方法有别于传统方法,在逐步引入量子力学之前,先建立经典计算的基础概念,从而简化了进入这一复杂领域的过程。该课程最初是在香港教育局为资优高中生开设的课程中实施的,收到了令人鼓舞的反馈,这表明它可能对更广泛的学生受众有效。这种方法的一个关键要素是通过便携式核磁共振量子计算机进行实际应用,为学生提供实践经验。本文介绍了该课程的结构,包括讲座的组织、便携式核磁共振量子计算机硬件的整合、Gemini/Triangulum 系列以及附加文件 1 中的详细讲义。专业课程的初步成功,以及将课程推广到香港和深圳普通高中的持续讨论,都表明这种方法在更广泛的教育应用中是可行的。通过关注可及性和学生参与度,这种方法为在高中阶段介绍量子计算概念提供了一个有价值的视角,旨在增强学生对该领域的理解和兴趣。
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EPJ Quantum Technology
EPJ Quantum Technology Physics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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7.70
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7.50%
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28
审稿时长
71 days
期刊介绍: Driven by advances in technology and experimental capability, the last decade has seen the emergence of quantum technology: a new praxis for controlling the quantum world. It is now possible to engineer complex, multi-component systems that merge the once distinct fields of quantum optics and condensed matter physics. EPJ Quantum Technology covers theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following: Quantum measurement, metrology and lithography Quantum complex systems, networks and cellular automata Quantum electromechanical systems Quantum optomechanical systems Quantum machines, engineering and nanorobotics Quantum control theory Quantum information, communication and computation Quantum thermodynamics Quantum metamaterials The effect of Casimir forces on micro- and nano-electromechanical systems Quantum biology Quantum sensing Hybrid quantum systems Quantum simulations.
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