Best College Majors for Quantum Computing

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Want a job in quantum but not sure where to start? The first choice you'll have to make is your college major.
In this video, Olivia discusses the major branches of quantum careers and the best major to study for each. As always, these are simply suggestions and guidelines and your milage may vary.
2:08 - Quantum Computing Theory
3:04 - Hardware Experimentalist
3:35 - Software
4:43 - Applications
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[@nellaludlow8491]

Olivia, very nice presentation. I am going to show this to my Quantum Computing students.

[@livlanes]

thats amazing thank you!

[@MyWissam]

May I ask what textbook you use for your class? Or other recommendations.

[@livlanes]

@@MyWissam I made a video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqG2lqmMqtGfmbM

[@tungamiraimutambisi3340]

@nella l also want to be in your class. I am so so passionate about quantum computing

[@taylorrevis2378]

Material sciences will be a great field to work hand-in-hand with quantum computing. We're doing pretty good as far as theory goes, but the actual materials and technology we have available is sorely lacking.

[@toddzimmerman4407]

This is great for my students. Also “oprimal control theory” at 2:15 😆

[@ProbsNotNova]

I'm Studying computer engineering right now. I've been taking interest in quantum computing and so far it is becoming clearer that I'll need to do a physics minor or secondary major (after finishing computer engineering) to get into it. Since Im looking at doing several things that are in the mix of physics and engineering options.

[@Whysicist]

Bottom Line - find someone who understands Erwin Schrödinger’s original Wave Mechanics papers and his use of the Fundamental Lemma of the Calculus of Variations. Mathematics is the only source of ‘syntax’. Physics folks learn in gradual school from folks who do not understand mathematics. If you can’t do Theorem/Proof over and over again, how do you know, really know, your result is valid? Learn the syntax - Mathematics. Quantumy requires you to ‘pinch’ two points for the ‘vibration’ with Euler Lagrange and Kurt Gödel killed semantics… no . Otherwise, interesting. And, read Weinstock’s Dover Publication, The Calculus of Variations, Chapter 11 is the derivation of Schrödinger’s Equation from the Hamilton-Jacobi (edited) equations of classical physics a la Schrödinger. You will learn about ‘fractal sine functions’ (Bessel functions) and how a drum head vibrates based on initial conditions and such… more mathematics is all-ways better. It gets so dang beautiful you’re grinning like a fool (foole for Carlin fans). Quantumy is a syntactical choice. Choose wisely.

[@joc4970]

What about the cs lads ? I am more a cs person instead of physics person, i mean ik the basics of quantuk mech and a good amount of calc but what should i do ?

[@fareidfareid6484]

Thanks for your efforts

[@FirasAbouzahr]

Thank you for this video. I just graduated with my BS in physics and now want to explore what kind of graduate degrees would best suit my aspirations to get involved in experimental research and hardware R&D for quantum technologies (computing and sensing). This was very helpful!

[@basaltnow]

it would be nice to have C++ for the driver programming instead of C# or python.

[@ibrahemtaha8177]

amazing video! plz more similar video of Roadmap videos like!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@qiskit]

More to come!

[@ADHD55]

I never went to college but Im s software engineer now I learnt it on my own but I was always good with computers

[@algonte]

Cristal clear English, thank you :-)

[@ashstudionetic1092]

olivia Thank you so much you are such an amazing person, god bless u thank you

[@Handelsbilanzdefizit]

4:30 Quantum cooking, quantum fashion, quantum sports, etc.

[@Dev-ud7lw]

Time travel, worm holes... You name it

[@Dev-ud7lw]

Quantum raspberry pi

[@Handelsbilanzdefizit]

Quantum Arduino = Quanduino (with LWL-Fiber) Quantum cryptominer Quantum gardening Quantum online dating Quantum haircuts & shavings etc. Yes, think this technology has potential.

[@abdullahamir947]

Quantum gaming

[@basaltnow]

hardware electronics just over everything 🤘

[@LydellAaron]

I studied computer engineering and feel it got us a solid foundation in math and physics. Had to learn to apply the quantum stuff.

[@leeguercin1418]

Did you continue CE through grad school and how easy was it for you to find and obtain a career?

[@LydellAaron]

@@leeguercin1418 I enrolled in a into to quantum computing continuing education course (didn't finish and get the cert but I would enroll and take it over). I have not been hired by a reputable company but am trying to patent and sell a number factoring computer architecture that uses waves, inspired from quantum mechanics.

[@horse_chestnut2359]

Glad to know so many of the possible jobs are possible for physics grad students like me! So many of these positions sound awesome. 👍

[@varshanshankar516]

I was a computer science engineer in India, and now I am doing a diploma in AI and ML at Conestoga, Ontario and I am interested in quantum computing, is it a good option for my career?

[@tariq3erwa]

I am halfway through my physics degree, before I entered Iwas already familiar with CS topics

[@KritharthSingh-ye5xk]

Which degree should i pursue to become machine learning quantum computing??? Help

[@gerardohuerta567]

Olivia Lanes I love you

[@mittelego1098]

If you wanted to build things with your hands wouldn't have engineering been a better choice than physics? Just curious what made you choose physics instead of engineering

[@mohdhussain8263]

What about quantum photonics, Does that come somewhere in development of Quantum computing.

[@abdullahamir947]

Yes it does

[@harry147ish]

Of coz it has to be physics. If a computer scientist does not have strong QM knowledge, he could not go too far. But for a physics major student to learn computer science, it is super easy.

[@craigcraig6248]

To learn basic computer science

[@ysts3452]

in mathematics would be better. both applicating physics and programming are easy. but then the job may not be necessary.

[@Phy-sy5zj]

Physics isn't that hard to learn for a cs major either and we already have some elements included. my major is cs and I can choose to combine it with Physics classes (including QM). And everyone should decide for themselves, but the advantage of that combination is that you can find a job easier after University. At least in my country, it is much more difficult to do that with a Physics major. Nonetheless, it is important to be good at Physics, CS AND Mathematics to go in this field I suppose. But I'm no expert and still learning. :)

[@idontevenuseyoutubebro]

India? @@Phy-sy5zj

[@dcode1000]

is there any pathway for someone with a bachelors in physics to get a job in entry level quantum computing?

[@livlanes]

This is the topic of my next video! Hold tight!

[@dcode1000]

@@livlanes thank you so much. I got my qiskit certification but want to put it to use!

[@thelifeofbiraj]

i am planning to pursue double major in cs and physics , is it good decision or ?

[@hanuuhanooo7111]

bad

[@satyanaraharimallisetty]

Universe itself is Big quantam computer 💻? Then what are you looking for?

[@pabloamerio5513]

I don't understand the basics… for example, entangled particles… there have to be two, How do you know which one to choose?, like, which particles are entangled when choosing them to measure them, they say they can be photons, they take a photon, how? They put it in a jar, they take it a thousand kilometers away from the other photon, and they measure it?, and the other photon changes state a thousand kilometers away, the process doesn't make sense, I understand more the entanglement and not the process

[@ammarinvented8071]

Good

[@PK-xv4bg]

Best major is gender studies, companies offer million dollar packages that's why US colleges started that

[@jackblack4246]

It takes two seconds to Google the median expected salary for a gender theory major… I can assure you the median graduate is not making millions. Almost no one goes into gender theory for the money. It’s an interesting and rich subject.

[@aniketverma8774]

U kidding right?

[@B2359]

WOW ! She is a legend - landing a high profile job at IBM despite have zero first author journal publications. She has some conferences abstracts as first author and many co-authorships but nothing notable. How can we take her seriously as a scientist. She can be a good educator but there are many many better scientists than her in quantum science.

[@deepakkumarmeena1890]

do you not consider computer science as engineering, woah

[@livlanes]

in the US computer science is usually in another department

[@deepakkumarmeena1890]

@@livlanes follow you passion long enough and it changes, then you get backpain

[@satyanaraharimallisetty]

Very funny 😂 question

[@egeerdem8272]

nope

[@LydellAaron]

Computer science may often not be considered engineering because of a bit less required engineering math and physics curriculum, but each university may differ in meeting those learning objectives for each accredited program.