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402-0448-02L 5 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS , D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-MATH
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Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Wenchao Xu
This experimental part QIP II together with the theory part 402-0448-01L QIP I (both offered in the autumn semester) combine to the core course in experimental physics "Quantum Information Processing" (totally 10 ECTS credits). This applies to the Master's degree programme in Physics.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:58

Abstract

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 NV centers. Charges and flux quanta in superconducting circuits. Novel hybrid systems.

Objective

Throughout the past 20 years the realm of quantum physics has entered the domain of information technology in more and more prominent ways. Enormous progress in the physical sciences and in engineering and technology has allowed us to build novel types of information processors based on the concepts of quantum physics. In these processors information is stored in the quantum state of physical systems forming quantum bits (qubits). The interaction between qubits is controlled and the resulting states are read out on the level of single quanta in order to process information. Realizing such challenging tasks is believed to allow constructing an information processor much more powerful than a classical computer. This task is taken on by academic labs, startups and major industry. The aim of this class is to give a thorough introduction to physical implementations pursued in current research for realizing quantum information processors. The field of quantum information science is one of the fastest growing and most active domains of research in modern physics.

Content

Introduction to experimental systems for quantum information processing (QIP). - Quantum bits - Coherent Control - Measurement - Decoherence QIP with - Ions - Superconducting Circuits - Photons - NMR - Rydberg atoms - NV-centers - Quantum dots

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course material be made available atwww.qudev.ethz.chand on the Moodle platform for the course. More details to follow.

Literature

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang Cambridge University Press

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations
Fr 16-17 (or 17-18)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 16:45-17:30 (HCI H 2.1)
  • Fri 16:45-17:30 (HCI H 8.1)
1 h weekly

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