This |Q⟩Forest event provides an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of quantum computing and hands-on experience with the renowned Qiskit platform. Over the course of 2 hours, participants will gain a solid foundation in the core concepts of quantum information and explore basic simulations using Qiskit
 

Key topics:

1. Introduction to quantum information (1 hour):

• Demystifying quantum bits (qubits) and their unique properties.
• Explore superposition and entanglement: the cornerstones of quantum performance.
• Understand quantum measurements and how they differ from classical bits.
• Real-world applications of quantum computers and their potential impact.

2. Simulation in Qiskit (1 hour) by Ms. Indu Radhakrishnan, Research Scholar, PESU ISFCR :

• Setting up the Qiskit environment and understanding its interface.
• Dive into single qubit quantum gates:
• X, Y, Z gates: the basic building blocks.
• Phase gates (P, T), Hadamard gate and rotations (if time permits).
• Simulation and visualisation of gate operations.
• Exploration of two-qubit gates:
• CNOT gate: the quantum controlled NOT operation.
• Swap gate: exchange of qubit states.
• Control Z gate: shared operations based on qubit values.
• Building simple quantum circuits with these gates.
• Running simulations on the cloud simulator and discussing the results.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain a basic understanding of quantum information and its key concepts.
• They will learn how to use Qiskit for simple quantum simulations.
• They will be able to visualise and interpret one- and two-qubit gate operations.
• The event will spark their curiosity and motivate them to delve deeper into the world of quantum computing.