PHYS 75 Quantum Computation and Information

Overview of basic ideas in classical and quantum computation. Concepts and physical realizations of quantum bits (qubits). Topics in quantum computation may include the Deutsch-Jozsa, quantum Fourier transform, Shor factorization and Grover search algorithms. Topics in quantum communication include quantum key distribution schemes and quantum teleportation. Issues relating to the foundations and interpretations of quantum mechanics will be revisited throughout the course.

Instructor

Whitfield

Prerequisite

PHYS 15 or PHYS 19; or MATH 22; or permission of instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:QDS

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Offered

• Spring