Introduction to quantum science and technology
QUANT-400 / 5 credits
Teacher(s): Charbon Edoardo, Holmes Zoë, Ionescu Mihai Adrian, Macris Nicolas, Scarlino Pasquale
Language: English
Summary
A broad view of the diverse aspects of the field is provided: quantum physics, communication, quantum computation, simulation of physical systems, physics of qubit platforms, hardware technologies. Students will grasp the field as a whole and better orient themselves on specialized topics.
Content
Introduction (2 weeks):
- Overview of the frontiers of quantum science, technology and applications.
- Introduction to qubits, quantum states, measurements, evolution. Axiomatic formulation.
- Illustration with two level systems, Bloch sphere, Spin, its manipulation in magnetic fields. Heisenberg and spin Hamiltonians, elementary gates. Coherence times.
Communication, information and computation (5 weeks)
- Quantum communication: QKD, dense coding, teleportation.
- Circuit model of computation.
- Introduction to algorithms (Deutsch-Josza, Simon or Shor, QAOA)
- Quantum simulation of physical systems (VQE, hybrid quantum-classical approaches)
Physics of qubit platforms (3 weeks):
- Introduction to qubit platforms
- superconducting qubits
- trapped ions, spin qubits (time permitting)
Hardware technologies and applications (4 weeks):
- Single electron transistors (SET) and fabrication technologies
- Single electron memories (SEM)
- Hybrid CMOS-SET for analog and sensing functions at cryogenic temperatures
- The quantum stack, Quantum-classical interfaces
- From fidelity to electronic circuit specifications
- Cryogenic electronics to control quantum systems
Keywords
quantum bit, qubit, quantum information, quantum computation, algorithms, spin, quantum sensing, metrology, NISQ devices, cryogenic electronics, quantum-classical interface.
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
- Linear Algebra
- Elementary physics classes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Describe various frontier topics in quantum science and technology.
- Illustrate quantum principles for simple systems
- Recognize quantum computation models
- Explain the simplest primitive communication protocols
- Present current hardware technologies and their applications
- Design electronics for quantum systems
Teaching methods
- Ex-cathedra lectures
- Exercices session
Assessment methods
- Written exam
Supervision
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | Yes |
Resources
Bibliography
- The physics of information technology / Gershenfeld
- Quantum computation and quantum information / Nielsen and Chuang
- Quantum computer science: an introduction /Mermin
- Bharti, K., et al., 2022. Noisy intermediate-scale quantum algorithms. Rev. Mod. Phys. 94, 015004.
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Quantum computation and quantum information / Nielsen and Chuang
- The physics of information technology / Gershenfeld
- Quantum computer science: an introduction /Mermin
- Bharti, K., et al., 2022. Noisy intermediate-scale quantum algorithms. Rev. Mod. Phys. 94, 015004
Moodle Link
Prerequisite for
Classes in Quantum Science and Engineering
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks