Understanding Quantum Computing

For readers interested in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computing, here is a list of topics in order of difficulty or deepness.

1. For a basic and fun overview of interrelated concepts, refer to The Elegant Universe documentary. The official web site of the show also has a number of other useful resources.
2. For the necessary mathematical understanding, watch the comprehensive set of video lectures from the MIT on linear algebra;
3. Get into the world of Quantum Mechanics with the introduction from Wikipedia or a series of fundamental concepts by Professor Richard Fitzpatrick, from the University of Texas;
   
4. Go deep into the Wikipedia articles on Quantum Computing and on Quantum Mechanics;
5. Read the book Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Michael A. Nielsen and Isaac L. Chuang.
   

After that, you are all set to start understand this crazy world! ;-)