Learn Quantum Algorithms Deep Dive - Expanded Projects
Master quantum algorithms by building classical simulators, quantum protocols, and hybrid workflows.
This directory contains expanded guides for each project in the Quantum Algorithms Deep Dive curriculum. Each project makes a quantum idea observable and testable.
Learning Philosophy
Quantum algorithms are about linear algebra, probability amplitudes, and measurement. These projects force you to model, simulate, and verify those ideas concretely.
The Progression
FOUNDATIONS
P01 Linear Algebra Engine
P02 Hello Quantum
CORE ALGORITHMS
P03 Teleportation
P04 Grover Search
P05 Shor Algorithm
HYBRID METHODS
P06 VQE
P07 QAOA
P08 Quantum-Inspired Optimization
SECURITY AND RELIABILITY
P09 BB84 QKD
P10 Error Mitigation
P11 Quantum ML
P12 Post-Quantum Cryptography
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Core Concepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | Linear Algebra Engine | Intermediate | Weekend | State vectors |
| P02 | Hello Quantum | Beginner | Weekend | Circuits |
| P03 | Quantum Teleportation | Intermediate | Weekend | Entanglement |
| P04 | Grover Search | Intermediate | Weekend | Amplitude amplification |
| P05 | Shor Algorithm | Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Period finding |
| P06 | VQE | Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Hybrid optimization |
| P07 | QAOA Max-Cut | Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Combinatorial optimization |
| P08 | Quantum-Inspired Optimization | Intermediate | Weekend | Classical analogs |
| P09 | BB84 QKD | Intermediate | Weekend | Quantum security |
| P10 | Error Mitigation | Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Noise modeling |
| P11 | Quantum ML Kernels | Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Kernel methods |
| P12 | Post-Quantum Cryptography | Intermediate | Weekend | PQC basics |
Core Concepts Map
Quantum States
- What they are: Vectors in Hilbert space
- Learned in: P01, P02
- Key insight: Amplitudes are complex and normalize to 1
Quantum Algorithms
- What they are: Structured transformations and measurement
- Learned in: P03, P04, P05
- Key insight: Speedups come from interference
Hybrid and Noise
- What they are: Classical optimization around noisy quantum cores
- Learned in: P06, P07, P10
- Key insight: Practical quantum is hybrid and noisy
Security
- What it is: Quantum effects used for cryptography
- Learned in: P09, P12
- Key insight: Security depends on measurement limits