LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduce the theory and practice necessary for answering:
- What is quantum computing and what are quantum computers?
- What is quantum supremacy, or when will quantum computers become more powerful/relevant than classical ones?
- What can be computed with the currently available quantum chips?
- How does one use the current available quantum chips?
- What are quantum circuits? Qubits and gates?
- How are quantum algorithms expressed as quantum circuits? Are there optimizations possible?
- How is arithmetic performed on a quantum computer?
- How does quantum error-correction work? What is the surface code? What is braiding? Lattice surgery?
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 27.11.2024
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Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Alexandru Paler
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Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
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Motivation:
Quantum computing promises a technical revolution, but what exactly does it refer to? Popular science articles often talk about qubit, entanglement, algorithm, quantum chemistry and the discovery of new drugs and materials. It is important to introduce the foundations of quantum computing from a practical, realistic and (whenever possible) visual perspective.
Quantum communication networks are already used for communicating across continents (Europe-Asia), and the first small scale quantum computers are available in the cloud for experiments.
Nevertheless, industrially relevant quantum computing seems to be at least a decade away, because quantum error correction is a necessity, but the current hardware is too resource restricted.
Students will write Python scripts that will simulate, compile and optimize quantum circuits. Attendees will be able to follow the latest technical news and evaluate their importance. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to carry out small exploratory research projects related to the topics presented.
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - IIRegistration:
The intake is limited to 30 students. Selection gives priority to students having the course part of the major. Within the majors, highest priority is given to bachelor students in their second and third year, medium priority to Master students.