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20901-01 - Lecture: Quantum Computation and Error Correction (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Pierre Fromholz (pierre.fromholz@unibas.ch)
James Wootton (james.wootton@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Quantum information theory is the basis of multiple emerging technologies, such as quantum computation and quantum crypotography. It allows us to understand how quantum effects in physical systems may be harnessed for new forms of communication and information processing. In this course we will first introduce the basics of information theory in general. This will then be adapted to the case of qubits, the quantum analogue of the bit, to form a quantum theory of information. Examples of how this can be used to understand complex quantum effects such as entanglement will also be explored. The course will then move on to discussing how noise can be managed in quantum systems by means of quantum error correction. The course will also feature some hands on experience with quantum technology, with excercises using IBM's 5 qubit quantum processor. |
| Weblink | https://github.com/quantumjim/Quantum-in |
| Admission requirements | Basic familiarity with linear algebra and programming would be an advantage. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16.09.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 23.09.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 07.10.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 14.10.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 21.10.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 04.11.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 18.11.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 25.11.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 02.12.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 16.12.2025 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Applications and Related Topics (Bachelor's Studies: Computer Science) Module: Applications of Distributed Systems (Master's Studies: Computer Science) Module: Applications of Machine Intelligence (Master's Studies: Computer Science) Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data Science) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |