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402-0447-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-MATL , D-PHYS , D-MAVT

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Quantum Science with Superconducting Circuits

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wallraff, Dr. Jean-Claude Besse, Dr. Christoph Hellings

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Abstract

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.

Objective

Based on today’s most advanced solid state platform for quantum control, the students will learn how to engineer quantum coherent devices and how to use them to process quantum information. The students will acquire both analytical and numerical methods to model the properties and phenomena observed in these systems. The course is positioned at the intersection between quantum physics and engineering.

Content

Introduction to Quantum information Processing -- Superconducting Qubits -- Quantum Measurements -- Experimental Setup & Noise Mitigation -- Open Quantum Systems -- Multi-Qubit Systems: Entangling gates & Characterization -- Quantum Error Correction -- Near-term Applications of Quantum Computers

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

Moodle course
Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Quantum Science with Superconducting Circuits	Thu 09:45-11:30 (HPV G 4) 22.02 Date 11:45-12:30 (HPV G 4)	2 h weekly
exercise	Quantum Science with Superconducting Circuits	Thu 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 8) Thu 11:45-12:30 (HPL D 32) Thu 11:45-12:30 (HPT C 103)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Elective Core Courses
Physics Master
- Electives
  - Electives: Physics and Mathematics
    - Selection: Solid State Physics
Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Science & Technology of the Small (MaP Doctoral School)
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)