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

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Quantum Error Correction

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Joseph Renes

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:56

Abstract

This course develops the theory of quantum error correction and fault tolerant quantum computation.

Objective

By the end of the course students are able to explain the mathematical formalism (e.g. stabilizers, encoders, and decoders) and the tools (e.g. stabilizer formalism, the Gottesman-Knill theorem, and fault-tolerant gate implementations) 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, as well as state of the art code designs and decoding algorithms.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed in the lecture.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: None

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Quantum Error Correction	No time listed	2 h weekly
exercise	Quantum Error Correction	No time listed	1 h weekly

Offered In

Physics Master
- Electives
  - Electives: Physics and Mathematics
    - Selection: Theoretical Physics
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.)