Physics I is an introduction to wave phenomena and fundamental concepts of thermodynamics.

Electrostatics. Electric field. Electric current. Simple circuits. Magnetic field. Magnetic induction. Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic waves.

Introductory course on quantum mechanics and atomic physics. Topics include: Schrödinger equation, one dimensional problems, particle in a box, potential well, tunneling, harmonic oscillator, fermions, bosons, matter waves, hydrogen atom, spin, magnetic moment, periodic table of elements, Zeeman/Stark effects, basics of chemical bonds, simple molecules, basics of quantum information processing.

Introduction to experimental systems for quantum information processing (QIP). Quantum bits. Coherent Control. Measurement. Decoherence. Microscopic and macroscopic quantum systems. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Photons. Ions and neutral atoms in electromagnetic traps. Charges and spins in quantum dots and color centers. Charge and flux in superconducting circuits. Novel hybrid systems.

Superconducting Circuits provide a versatile experimental platform to explore the most intriguing quantum-physical phenomena and constitute one of the prime contenders to build quantum computers. Students will get a thorough introduction to the underlying physical concepts, the experimental setting, and the state-of-the-art of quantum computing in this emerging research field.

Superconducting Circuits are a leading platform in the study of quantum information processing. Lead by the lecturers, students familiar with the basic experimental concepts of superconducting circuits will explore state-of-the-art research topics in the field.

Introduction to experimental quantum information processing (QIP). Quantum bits. Coherent Control. Quantum Measurement. Decoherence. Microscopic and macroscopic quantum systems. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) in molecules and solids. Ions and neutral atoms in electromagnetic traps. Charges and spins in quantum dots. Charges and flux quanta in superconducting circuits. Novel hybrid systems.