Advanced Topics in Quantum Sciences and Technologies
PHYS-744 / 4 credits
Teacher(s): Brantut Jean-Philippe, Chipaux Mayeul Sylvain, Hempel Cornelius, Holmes Zoë, Manucharyan Vladimir
Language: English
Remark: Next time: Fall 2024
Frequency
Every 2 years
Summary
This course provides an in-depth treatment of the latest experimental and theoretical topics in quantum sciences and technologies, including for example quantum sensing, quantum optics, cold atoms, theory of quantum measurements and open dissipative quantum systems, etc.
Content
Topics for Fall 2022
"Quantum sensing and metrology" by Dr. Mayeul Chipaux
- Sensing using individual or ensemble of quantum objects: photons, ions or atoms, superconducting devices, point defects in solids...
- Sensitivity up to the standard quantum limit: coherence, shot noise, quantum projection noise...
- Sensitivity up to the Heisenberg limit: entanglement, Fisher information, squeezing...
Specific examples based on Nitrogen-Vacancy centers in diamond will illustrate the concepts.
"Quantum Information Processing with trapped ions" by Prof. Cornelius Hempel, PSI
- Basic concepts of how to use trapped ions for quantum computing
- State of the art examples and the road to scale up to fault tolerant machines
"Quantum mechanics of superconducting circuits" by Prof. Vladimir Manucharyan
- Circuit quantization and periodic table of superconducting artificial atoms (qubits)
- Quantum computing with superconducting qubits
- Extreme coupling regimes of QED and many-body simulations.
"Quantum Neural Networks" by Prof. Zoé Holmes
- introduction to quantum neural networks (QNNs) and some of their potential uses
- What makes a 'good' QNN? Expressibility and the barrier to trainability posed by barren plateaus
Organizers: Ch. Galland & J.-Ph. Brantut
Keywords
Quantum Science, Quantum Technology, Quantum sensing, Quantum Optics; Quantum simulation; Quantum measurement; Open systems; Cold atoms; Cavity optomechanics; Single photon detection
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Required : Quantum Optics I and II
Recommended courses
Recommended : Statistical Physics IV
Important concepts to start the course
strong background in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, knowledge of quantum mechanics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Describe current research in the field of quantum science and technology
- Formulate the challenges in experimental quantum science
- Use theoretical tools to describe real quantum systems
Teaching methods
Lectures with student's participation and hands-on activities.
Expected student activities
Actively participate to all lectures by asking questions. Deliver a final presentation on modern research topic.
Assessment methods
Each student will be presenting one of the proposed papers during a final symposium.
Resources
Notes/Handbook
Advanced Topics in Quantum Sciences and Technologies is a graduate-level lecture series dedicated to PhD and Master students already possessing a background in quantum mechanics and quantum optics.
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In the programs
- Exam form: Oral presentation (session free)
- Subject examined: Advanced Topics in Quantum Sciences and Technologies
- Lecture: 48 Hour(s)
- Exercises: 24 Hour(s)
- Type: optional