My Ivory Tower

Here’s where I plan to put some additional resources for students looking to learn on their own or for teachers hoping to infuse quantum into their existing classes.

1. Books
2. Self-Paced Courses
3. Virtual Games
4. Board/Card Games
5. Other 3rd Party Resources I Like

Books

• “Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing” by Thomas Wong – Free pdf!  Used in Freshman college class, assumes trigonometry prerequisite, but teaches linear algebra and coding as you progress.
• “Q is for Quantum” by Terry Rudolph – Free pdf!  Lay person introduction with no prerequisites

Self-Paced Courses

• EdX Course: Introduction to Quantum Computing for Everyone:  This is an online course offered on EdX. It is an introduction to quantum computing aimed at novices and requires learners to have an understanding of basic algebra. The course covers the future impacts of quantum computing, provides intuitive introductions of quantum physics phenomenon, and progresses from single operations to a complete algorithm.
• IBM Quantum Learning:  Free access to learning paths, courses, tutorials, etc.

Virtual Games

• The Qubit Game: “Build a quantum computer one qubit at a time…”
• Quantum Flytrap Virtual Lab: “A no-code online laboratory with a real-time simulation of an optical table, supporting up to three entangled particles. A drag-and-drop graphical interface gives an easy way to create advanced quantum experiments.”
• Quander: Explore quantum concepts through a collection of games including “QupCakery”, “TwinTanglement”, “Queue Bits”.
• Quantum Chess (free version) (paid version): Chess, but with quantum rules
• Kitty Q

Board/Card Games

• Quantum TiqTaqToe – Tic Tac Toe, but with quantum rules
• Qubit Touchdown
• Cat in the Box
• Hop 

Other 3rd Party Resources I Like

• Bloch Sphere Visualization Tool:  Visualize gates (aka rotations around the Bloch sphere) and see the corresponding mathematical mapping of different states.
• Quantum Atlas:  This is a glossary of quantum physics concepts aimed at non-experts, informal audiences. It includes animations, illustrations, audio clips, and interactive learning materials
• Quantum Enigmas:  Short fun animated videos of popular enigmas and how to solve them with quantum computers.
• IBM Quantum Composer:  Free access to cloud-based quantum computers through graphical interface or coding interface.
• Quirk:  An alternative free cloud-based quantum simulator.
• Quantum 101: A selection of videos from the Perimeter Institute explaining key quantum concepts.
• IQC’s Resources for Educators: A selection of lesson plans and activities from the Institute of Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo.
• Quantum Education Landscape: Know that you want to study quantum science, but not sure where you can go for courses and programs? Here’s a detailed guide to where you can go for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• QuanTime: Repository of quantum activities at the K-12 level that fit into a single class period. Brought to you by the National Q-12 Education Partnership, where you can also find frameworks for fitting quantum into K-12 classrooms.
• APS Physics Quest: Keep an eye out for the 2025 Physics Quest kits all about Quantum Science for the International Year of Quantum!