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20901-01 - Lecture: Quantum Computation and Error Correction (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| 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 15.09.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 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 (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Applications of Distributed Systems (Master's Studies: Computer Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Applications of Machine Intelligence (Master's Studies: Computer Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data Science) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Specialized Courses (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 |