ELEC-C9420 - Introduction to Quantum Technology, Lecture, 14.9.2021-17.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course the student can:

- Identify basic concepts of quantum physics.

- Identify technological applications utilizing control at the level of individual quantum states. 

- Describe motion, forces, and wave motion within the classical model.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 17.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Raasakka, Ilkka Tittonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Classical motion in 1 and 3 dimensions, fields and forces, wave motion. Basic quantum mechanics. Technological applications of quantum physics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exercises and midterm exams

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Workload: lectures 48h, exercise groups 24h, independent study 53h.

    Lectures and exercise sessions are voluntary, except for handing in the weekly exercises.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Textbooks:

    • Young, Freedman, University Physics (13th Edition), Pearson.
    • Nielsen, Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information: 10th Anniversary Edition, Cambridge University Press.
    • Harris, Modern Physics, Second Edition, Pearson.

    In addition, several freely available materials will be used, which will be introduced during the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

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