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| Semester | spring semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Daniel Loss (daniel.loss@unibas.ch, Assessor)
James Wootton (james.wootton@unibas.ch) |
| 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. |
| Comments | This course is complementary to the autumn course 'Theory of quantum information, communication and computing'. They can be taken independently and in either order. |
| Admission requirements | Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Physics) Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Nanosciences) |
| 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 |