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Quantum Computation, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course aims at giving the participants a basic understanding of central concepts in quantum information science and quantum computing. In the course, quantum mechanics is used to describe information and computation. Special quantum algorithms are studied and experimental platforms for implementing quantum computation is discussed. More specifically, the topics include:

Introduction to quantum mechanics and computer science.
Superposition states and entangled states. Single and coupled quantum bits.
Quantum circuits and universal quantum gates.
Quantum algorithms: The quantum Fourier transform, Shors algorithm of prime number factorization, and the Grover search algorithm.
Physical implementations of quantum bits and quantum circuits. Noise, bit- and phase-errors, and error correction.

General information

Course codes: FYST85 (Science faculty), FAFN40 (LTH), FAF015F (PhD)
Semester: autumn, second study period
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
Previous course code: FYST30

Syllabus

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:

Admission to the course requires 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits and FYSB24 Physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits - or a bachelor's degree in physics or equivalent, including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits. English 6/B and general entry requirements.

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 and forskarutbildning@fysik.lu.se.

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