We explain how |0⟩ is the vector (1,0), how |1⟩ is the vector (0,1), and how in general, |v⟩ is a column vector ("ket") named 'v'.
Lesson 35 of 100 for the series "Quantum Computer Programming in 100 Easy Lessons".
Taught by Ryan O'Donnell
https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~odonnell
/ booleananalysis
Filmed at Carnegie Mellon University by Buck Caldwell and Dave Ambroso for Panopto.
Exercises tune: Cover of "Exercices" by Saïan Supa Crew.