Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious: free 159-page intro textbook now open access
burkov · x · 2026-10-10
Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious by Hughes et al. (2021) is now available for free in ChapterPal's collection of open textbooks.
Key points:
- 159 pages, structured for roughly 15–20 hours of study, aimed at high schoolers, early undergraduates, and scientifically literate general readers
- Assumes only basic wave concepts from high school physics; no programming experience required, with appendices reviewing probability, statistics, and linear algebra (vectors, matrices)
- Covers the core principles of quantum information science—superposition, measurement, and entanglement—as a bridge between popular science and advanced undergraduate courses
A low-barrier starting point for anyone curious about quantum computing without a heavy math background.
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