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This semester on T/Th from 3 – 4:15pm, learn about some of the most exciting quantum information technologies rapidly being developed worldwide by companies like Google, IBM, Alibaba, and many more! These technologies provide a new way for computing, communication, and sensing to occur that has the potential to surpass the performance of any classical alternative; but, more engineers are strongly needed in this field to continue its rapid growth.
Course Description: This course is intended to introduce the fundamental concepts of quantum physics needed to prepare engineers to work on the development of quantum technologies or pursue more advanced studies in this field. Focus is placed on developing an understanding of the basic behavior of quantum systems, the implications of which are discussed in the context of the popular experimental platform of quantized circuits where possible. Topics covered include Lagrangian and Hamiltonian analysis of circuits, the fundamentals of wavefunctions and the Schrodinger equation, the general mathematical framework of quantum mechanics, the interactions between (artificial) atoms and linear circuits, and the density matrix. The principles behind revolutionary quantum technologies such as quantum communication systems, quantum computers, and quantum sensing systems are also discussed throughout.
Prerequisites: Basic circuit analysis (ECE 20001), linear algebra and differential equations (MA 26500 and MA 26600, or MA 26200), and introductory physics (PHYS 241 or PHYS 272)
All lectures are recorded and available online throughout the semester, exams follow a take-home format, and a final project gives you the opportunity to study in more depth a quantum technology of interest to you.
