Tutorials: Introduction to Quantum Computing for Visualization Researchers
Organizers: Hyeok Kim, Leilani Battle, Sara Mouradian
Quantum computers, while powerful, are extremely difficult to use. Additionally, many quantum computer users, such as scientists and financial analysts, are not necessarily well-trained programmers and often struggle with everyday computing tasks. These challenges motivate user interfaces that lower barriers to using quantum devices through visual representations of quantum programs and their outcomes. However, many visualization researchers lack opportunities to learn and experience quantum computing in an HCI-oriented way. Therefore, we offer an introductory tutorial for quantum computing to facilitate research at an intersection of visualization and quantum computing. Specifically, our tutorial will cover fundamental concepts in quantum computing, the current landscape of HCI/VIS research in quantum computing, writing simple quantum programs, and a short brainstorming session about future research goals for the field.