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Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:39
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 color centers. Charge and flux 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 field of quantum information science is one of the fastest growing and most active domains of research in modern physics. The aim of this class is to give a thorough introduction to the physical implementations pursued in current research for realizing quantum information processors.
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 - Color centers - Quantum dots
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course material will be made available on the Moodle platform for the course.
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 |
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| lecture | Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations
Fr 16-17 (or 17-18)
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed. All courses listed as core courses (not electives) for one of the following ETH MSc programmes, MSc Statistics, MSc Physics, MSc Computer Science, MSc (Applied) Mathematics, MSc Neural Systems and Computation, MSc Robotics, Systems, and Control, MSc Data Science, MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, can be taken as an elective course in the MSc CSE without prior permission.)
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Core Courses (One Core Course from Physics Bachelor (BSc Regulation 2021) is eligible as an elective. To assign a category, leave the option "no category" and contact the Study Administration ( ) once you have received the credits.)
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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Doctorate Physics (More Information at: )
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Subject Specialisation (Please note that this is an INCOMPLETE list of courses.)
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Core Courses (A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc QE, course selection is subject to the tutor's agreement.)
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Physics Core Courses (These core courses target students with an engineering background and all those who need additional physics foundations.)
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