Exploring Quantum Computing & Python Frameworks

The Real Python Podcast

What are the recent advances in the field of quantum computing and high-performance computing? And what Python tools can you use to develop programs that run on quantum computers? This week on the show, Real Python author Negar Vahid discusses her tutorial, “Quantum Computing Basics With Qiskit.”

Negar digs into the fundamentals of quantum computers, describing qubits, superposition, entanglement, and interference. We discuss the concept of quantum advantage and the fields of exploration where quantum computing promises speed-ups over classical computers. She also shares tools for designing quantum circuits with Python.

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Topics:

• 00:00:00 – Introduction
• 00:01:31 – Writing for Real Python
• 00:02:37 – What drew you to quantum computing?
• 00:04:27 – What is quantum advantage?
• 00:07:10 – Quantum computing basics article
• 00:09:32 – Linear algebra
• 00:10:32 – What is a quantum computer?
• 00:14:52 – Superconducting devices
• 00:17:29 – Looking for ways to advance computing
• 00:19:17 – Superposition of qubits and entanglement
• 00:22:43 – Video Course Spotlight
• 00:24:27 – Potential areas of research
• 00:26:45 – IBM quantum computing & Qiskit
• 00:29:43 – Describing superposition as a spinning coin
• 00:30:41 – Other types of quantum computers
• 00:32:08 – Qiskit Global Summer School 2025
• 00:32:48 – Qiskit Advocate
• 00:33:49 – What do you see in the near future?
• 00:37:42 – What are the type of HPCs?
• 00:40:05 – Additional resources to learn more
• 00:43:32 – Answering to skeptics
• 00:47:51 – What are you excited about in the world of Python?
• 00:48:24 – What do you want to learn next?
• 00:49:04 – What’s the best way to follow your work online?
• 00:49:25 – Thanks and goodbye

Show Links:

• Quantum Computing Basics With Qiskit
• Quantum mechanics - Wikipedia
• Qubit - Wikipedia
• Quantum superposition - Wikipedia
• Quantum entanglement - Wikipedia
• Quantum supremacy - Wikipedia
• Linear Algebra in Python: Matrix Inverses and Least Squares – Real Python
• Linear Algebra - Khan Academy
• Quantum Echoes: Towards real world applications - YouTube
• Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip
• IBM and Vanguard explore quantum optimization for finance
• Register today for Qiskit Global Summer School 2025
• Aqora: Explore Quantum Computing for Real-World Applications
• Qiskit - IBM Quantum Computing
• IBM Quantum Platform
• Cirq - Google Quantum AI
• Xanadu - PennyLane
• Classiq - Quantum Computing Software - Limitless Development |
• Computer architecture - Wikipedia
• NumPy
• uv
• About Negar Vahid – Real Python
• The Path Integral
• Negar Vahid - LinkedIn

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