Microsoft partners with Alphabet on quantum computing

The course is designed to help people write `simple` quantum algorithms before moving on to truly complicated scenarios.

Designed to be a short-term course, between 16 and 24 hours, it might provide a good introduction to complex concepts Photo: Reuters

Quantum computing is a tough nut to crack but tech giants Microsoft has now joined hands with Google`s parent company Alphabet to teach important lessons on algorithms through a short online curriculum, a media report said. For the online curriculum, Microsoft partnered with Alphabet`s X and Brilliant platforms, Engadget reported on Sunday. Starting with basic concepts, the course gradually introduces the interested learners to Microsoft`s Q# language. The course is designed to help people write `simple` quantum algorithms before moving on to truly complicated scenarios.

While it enables one to handle everything on the web (including quantum circuit puzzles), a simulator verifies that you are on the right track, said the report. Designed to be a short-term course, between 16 and 24 hours, it might provide a good introduction to complex concepts and the potential of this technology in transforming the economy.

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