Introduction to quantum science and technology
QUANT-400 / 5 crédits
Enseignant(s): Charbon Edoardo, Macris Nicolas, Scarlino Pasquale
Langue: Anglais
Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.
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
- 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, spin Hamiltonians
Communication, information and computation
- Quantum communication: QKD, dense coding, teleportation.
- Circuit model of computation.
- Introduction to algorithms
- Quantum simulation of physical systems (e.g. VQE, hybrid quantum-classical approaches)
Physics of qubit platforms
- Dynamics of two level systems or spin
- Introduction to qubit platforms
- superconducting qubits
- trapped ions, spin qubits (time permitting)
Hardware technologies and applications
- 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
- Elementary physics classes
- Previous exposures to elementary quantum physics and electronics is expected.
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, active participation in class and exrecises
Expected student activities
Exercises sessions, project
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment quizzes.
Oral presentation of project.
Supervision
| Assistant.e.s | 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
Références suggérées par la bibliothèque
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Introduction to quantum science and technology
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel