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Physics: Quantum Information, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge in the area of quantum information and in particular how quantum systems can be used to carry out general computation algorithms. It includes a brief treatise of error correction and the influence of noise, as well as a laboratory exercise demonstrating control of a rudimentary quantum system.

In addition the participants will carry out a project in pairs. This project can be chosen from a variety of different topics in quantum computation, quantum communication and other areas within quantum information. The grade on the course is decided based on the written and oral presentation of the project. In addition the course has a few compulsory hand-in exercises and a compulsory lab exercise.

General information

Course codes: FYST30 (Science faculty), FAFN40 (LTH), FAF015F (PhD).
Semester: spring.
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, a laboratory exercise, hand-in exercises and a project.
Assessment: Laboratory exercise passed; Hand-in exercises passed; Written and oral project presentation passed.
Grading scale:
- FYST30: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
- FAFN40: Fail, 3, 4, 5.
Course evaluation:
- Science faculty: Read the course evaluations on Canvas..
- LTH: Read the course evaluations on the LTH website.
Syllabi for the course:

Course literature

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Michael A. Nielsen and Isaac L. Chuang.

Course responsible

Andreas Walther, andreas.walther@fysik.lth.se

Schedule

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY:

FYSA31 Physics 3: Modern Physics, 30 ECTS, or equivalent. English 6/English Course B.

LTH:

Assumed prior knowledge: Linear algebra, rudimentary quantum mechanics.

Application

SCIENCE FACULTY:

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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Information page for Physics: Quantum information (FYST30/FAFN40/FAF015F)