Q# (Quantum Programming) Training in Astana, Kazakhstan

This course introduces participants to Q#, Microsoft’s quantum programming language, designed for expressing quantum algorithms. The training covers the basics of quantum computing, the structure of Q# programs, quantum gates and operations, and building and running quantum algorithms on simulators and Azure Quantum.

Fundamentals of Q# and Quantum Programming

Module 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

• Classical vs Quantum computing
• Key concepts: qubits, superposition, entanglement, measurement
• Overview of quantum algorithms

Module 2: Getting Started with Q#

• Introduction to Microsoft Quantum Development Kit (QDK)
• Setting up Q# in Visual Studio Code and .NET environment
• Structure of a Q# program: namespaces, operations, functions
• Running Q# programs on simulators

Module 3: Working with Qubits

• Allocating and releasing qubits in Q#
• Initial states and measurement
• Activity

Module 4: Quantum Gates in Q#

• Single-qubit gates: X, Y, Z, H, T
• Multi-qubit gates: CNOT, SWAP
• Building circuits with operations in Q#
• Activity

Algorithms and Applications in Q#

Module 5: Quantum Superposition and Entanglement

• Creating superposition with Hadamard gate
• Creating and testing entangled states
• Activity

Module 6: Building Quantum Algorithms in Q#

• Quantum teleportation protocol
• Grover’s search algorithm (introduction and Q# implementation)
• Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm example
• Activity

Module 7: Testing and Debugging in Q#

• Using simulators (full state, Toffoli, resources)
• Debugging quantum programs with assertions and traces
• Activity

Module 8: Integration and Next Steps

• Running Q# with a host program (C# or Python)
• Introduction to Azure Quantum for cloud execution
• Best practices for learning advanced quantum algorithms
• Wrap-up and roadmap for further exploration