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Learning Quantum Computing: An Interaction Protocol for Quantum Computing Interfaces

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Though research on quantum computing continues at a good pace, learning quantum computing requires a deep and clear level of knowledge of a range of domains that diverge from classical computer science. There are not quantum computing interfaces that facilitate learning this new paradigm, only those to illustrate some quantum computations with some accompanying documentation. Moreover, in this documentation, science is mixed with technology without a clear distinction between the underlying mathematics and physics concepts. We consider that this must be addressed in the first place in order to create proper learning environments that go beyond performing calculations without facilitating the understanding of the core of quantum computing concepts and their implications. This is a new research line, dealing with the design of quantum computing interfaces integrating science and technology.

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    Interacción '21: Proceedings of the XXI International Conference on Human Computer Interaction
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    1. Education
    2. Interaction
    3. Interfaces
    4. Learning
    5. Quantum computing

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    • (2024)"Everything We Encrypt Today Could Be Cracked" — Exploring (Post) Quantum Cryptography MisconceptionsProceedings of the 2024 European Symposium on Usable Security10.1145/3688459.3688468(125-136)Online publication date: 30-Sep-2024
    • (2022)Evolution of Quantum Computing: A Systematic Survey on the Use of Quantum Computing Tools2022 IEEE 46th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC)10.1109/COMPSAC54236.2022.00096(520-529)Online publication date: Jun-2022

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