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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022
Jack’s book is important because it is *applied*, and has exactly the right depth to introduce and inform, without overwhelming. The applied focus makes it important, in giving context and real world focus, vs many quantum books, which are often too abstract and assume too much.
A very important focus that Jack pursues is the context of linear algebra - not just trying to cram overly broad abstract concepts in a rote format, as most math education does, but with the powerful focus of real world context from a real world expert, who just left Google with many others to form Sandbox AQ.
Jack rightly points out that classical thinking needs to be questioned, and that we need quantum thinking. But open minds will find a rich resource.
There is also a critical focus on hands on use of Python, refined by the experience of teaching hundreds of professionals about quantum technology; and coverage of the QIS field (Quantum Information Science), which includes quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing.
As a professor who has been researching quantum curriculum for the past several years, I strongly recommend investing in this book, regardless of whatever level of experience you may have. I also recommend following SandboxAQ closely, as they will not just continue their work with quantum technology, but will also be releasing valuable educational material in the AQ field (AI+Quantum).
Quantum is not ten years away, it is happening already, and quantum algorithms are changing the way some work is being done. Dig in and learn!
A very important focus that Jack pursues is the context of linear algebra - not just trying to cram overly broad abstract concepts in a rote format, as most math education does, but with the powerful focus of real world context from a real world expert, who just left Google with many others to form Sandbox AQ.
Jack rightly points out that classical thinking needs to be questioned, and that we need quantum thinking. But open minds will find a rich resource.
There is also a critical focus on hands on use of Python, refined by the experience of teaching hundreds of professionals about quantum technology; and coverage of the QIS field (Quantum Information Science), which includes quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing.
As a professor who has been researching quantum curriculum for the past several years, I strongly recommend investing in this book, regardless of whatever level of experience you may have. I also recommend following SandboxAQ closely, as they will not just continue their work with quantum technology, but will also be releasing valuable educational material in the AQ field (AI+Quantum).
Quantum is not ten years away, it is happening already, and quantum algorithms are changing the way some work is being done. Dig in and learn!
