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402-0448-01L 5 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS , D-MATL , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-ERDW , D-MAVT
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Quantum Information Processing I: Concepts

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Joseph Renes, Dr. Florentin Reiter
This theory part QIP I together with the experimental part 402-0448-02L QIP II (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 11:30:51

Abstract

The course covers the key concepts and formalism of quantum information processing. Topics include quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum cryptography, and quantum metrology, with an emphasis on the power of quantum information processing beyond that of classical information processing. The formalism of quantum states, measurements, and channels is developed in detail.

Objective

By the end of the course students are able to explain the basic mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics and apply it to quantum information processing problems. They are able to adapt and apply these concepts and methods to analyze and discuss quantum algorithms and other quantum information-processing protocols.

Content

The topics covered in the course will include quantum circuits, gate decomposition and universal sets of gates, efficiency of quantum circuits, quantum algorithms (Shor, Grover, Deutsch-Josza,..), stabilizer-based quantum error correction, fault-tolerant designs, the BB84 quantum key distribution protocol, and simple methods of quantum metrology.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be provided.

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 I: Concepts
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Quantum Information Processing I: Concepts
Fr 12-13 or 13-14 (or 16-17)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HPL D 32)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Fri 15:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.2)
1 h weekly

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