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Tom Wong
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Physics professor at @Creighton. Quantum computing researcher. Views my own.
Omaha, NE
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    Tom Wong
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    Jan 6, 2022
    I wrote a FREE introductory quantum computing textbook! The only prerequisite is trigonometry. It's essentially the #PHY595 course I've been teaching at @Creighton since 2018. Download it from my website at thomaswong.net. (1/n)
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    Tom Wong
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    Oct 28, 2023
    My textbook, "Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing," is now on its fourth "printing." A bunch of typos have been corrected. Get a free PDF at thomaswong.net and relatively affordable print copies at amazon.com/dp/B09QP2ML3P/.
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    Tom Wong
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    Jan 12, 2022
    A graduate student read my entire quantum computing textbook over the weekend, did all the exercises, and sent me a list of typos. I am amazed at the student's efficiency. Note: I will soon be posting an updated version with corrections to all the typos that people have sent me.
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    Tom Wong
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    Oct 22, 2019
    IBM claims to be able to simulate Google's leaked quantum supremacy result using a classical supercomputer in 2.5 days rather than 10,000 years. HT Scott Aaronson.
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    Leveraging Secondary Storage to Simulate Deep 54-qubit Sycamore Circuits
    In a recent paper, we showed that secondary storage can extend the range of quantum circuits that can be practically simulated with classical algorithms. Here we refine those techniques and apply...
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    Tom Wong
    @thomasgwong
    Jan 14, 2022
    Check out what came in the mail! A proof of "Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing." I've heard your requests for a print version, and I'm working on it. As previously announced, a free PDF of the book is available at thomaswong.net.
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    Tom Wong
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    Oct 4, 2022
    Some evening reading in celebration of the 2022 #NobelPrize in Physics on quantum entanglement.
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    Tom Wong
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    Jan 23, 2022
    By popular demand, print versions of "Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing" are now available on Amazon! It's $14.99 for the paperback and $29.99 for the hardcover. That's way more affordable than most science textbooks. amazon.com/dp/B09QP2ML3P/ (1/3)
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    Tom Wong
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    Oct 4, 2022
    Regarding today's Nobel Prize in Physics, Section 6.2 of my introductory quantum computing textbook (free PDF at thomaswong.net) is about Bell inequalities. It ends with an experiment on IBM Quantum.
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    Tom Wong
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    Dec 1, 2023
    The fourth annual report on the National Quantum Initiative has been released! quantum.gov/wp-content/upl…
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    Tom Wong
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    Jun 14, 2022
    Received a heartwarming email about my textbook, "Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing." I'm so honored to have helped this person on their quantum computing journey. A PDF of the textbook is free at thomaswong.net.
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    Tom Wong
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    Jan 6, 2023
    The third annual report of the National Quantum Initiative is now out! quantum.gov/the-national-q…
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    Tom Wong
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    Mar 24, 2022
    The U.S. released a new strategy document on "Bringing Quantum Sensors to Fruition." quantum.gov/wp-content/upl…
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    Tom Wong
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    Jul 12, 2021
    I presented a review of quantum mechanics today. Here are a few slides covering a particle in a box, the hydrogen atom, orbital angular momentum, and spin angular momentum.
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    Tom Wong
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    Mar 23, 2021
    Quantum computing has enjoyed a strong culture of openness, e.g., most papers are freely available on arXiv. The recent trend of hosting discussions on an app that's only available on Apple devices is concerning. It disproportionately affects researchers from developing nations.
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