The Benefits and Challenges of a Quantum Computing Concept Inventory

Abstract

A Quantum Computing Concept Inventory is needed for the acceleration of uptake of best practice in quantum computing education required to support the quantum computing workforce for the next two decades. Eight experts in quantum computing, quantum communication or quantum sensing were interviewed to determine if there is substantial nonmathematical content to warrant such an inventory and determine a preliminary list of key concepts that should be included in such an inventory. Developing such an inventory is a challenging task requiring significant international ‘buy-in’ and creativity to produce jargon-free valid questions which are accessible to students who are yet to study quantum mechanics.