Quantum Converse → Weekly #3

Observations & Measurements (What’s New)

• Cambridge Quantum Computing & IBM have launched the 1st cloud-based Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG):
  https://insidehpc.com/2020/09/cambridge-quantum-computing-with-ibm-launches-1st-cloud-based-quantum-random-number-generator/
• For context, here are some (older) papers detailing QRNGs:
  https://arxiv.org/abs/1604.03304
  https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1103/1103.4381.pdf

Some Superposition (Tutorials)

• Qiskit’ Advocate Abraham Asfaw recorded this brilliant video series where he teaches Programming on Quantum Computers. There’s only 9 videos in the series, but you’d hope there were more:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1NZC5rqQD8&list=PLOFEBzvs-Vvp2xg9-POLJhQwtVktlYGbY
• This gamified tutorial to Quantum Computing; which runs in a Jupyter Notebook inside your browser:
  https://mybinder.org/v2/gh/qiskit/qiskit-community-tutorials/master?filepath=games%2FHello_Qiskit.ipynb
• This brilliant video on building a quantum calculator & deploying it on IBM’s Quantum Experience:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvhEE9aBtc4

It’s Certain (Open Source)

Since many of you liked toe-dipping in Open Source QC and since GitHub’s Hacktoberfest is right around the corner (yay!), could there ever be a better time to contribute to a project in QC? (Oh, also, GitHub gives away free swag/ plants a tree on your behalf; if you qualify for the fest)

• Here’s a search query on GitHub, which will fetch all the projects which have open issues & are earmarked for Hacktoberfest!

Get Entangled (Jobs & Offers)

• The Unitary Fund is trying to create a quantum technology ecosystem — you should look into their previous grants & ideas/future plans even if you aren’t looking for a research grant:
  https://unitary.fund/
• This panel talked about finding jobs in Quantum Computing. The video was part of the concluding series in this year’s Qiskit Global Summer School & has some great panelists (inc. John Preskill):
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dfw8k2p1to

Thanks for the continuous responses on feedback forms — I’m actively trying to change things up by just a little bit each week! I’m currently in the process of creating an online resource for the best courses; graduate programs; study materials, etc & that will be shared with you next week. Stay tuned!

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