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402-0460-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS
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Quantum Error Correction

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Joseph Renes
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:22

Abstract

This course develops the theory of quantum error correction, useful for protecting quantum computation and quantum communication from noise.

Objective

By the end of the course students are able to explain the basic mathematical formalism (e.g. stabilizers, encoders, and decoders) and the tools (e.g. stabilizer formalism and the Gottesman-Knill theorem) of quantum error correction. They are able to adapt and apply these concepts and methods to analytically and numerically solve problems in this area.

Content

Topics will include exact and approximate classical and quantum error-correcting codes, the stabilizer formalism and stabilizer codes, fault-tolerance, threshold theorems, topological codes, decoding algorithms, and related aspects of quantum many-body physics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed in the lecture.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantum Error Correction
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HCI J 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Quantum Error Correction
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HCI J 4)
1 h weekly

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