PHYS5223: The Physics of Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

3 Credits

This course is intended to introduce physics majors and graduate students to the tools and concepts underlying quantum information science and quantum computing. The course will focus on aspects of quantum mechanics central to quantum information science, such as entanglement, quantum measurements, and noise in quantum systems. Students will learn how the unique features of quantum mechanics can be harnessed for computational power, as well as about the many experimental challenges of doing so. Prerequisite - PHYS 2601 (Quantum Physics) or equivalent or instructor permission

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