| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Christoph Klöffel (c.kloeffel@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Daniel Loss (daniel.loss@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Quantum mechanics was developed about a hundred years ago and has successfully been used to describe phenomena that cannot be understood with earlier theories. Remarkably, researchers realized that the quantum-mechanical principles, such as superposition and entanglement, also allow for a novel type of computer, a quantum computer, which can solve many currently intractable problems. In this course, we will discuss how spins can be used for quantum information processing. In particular, we will study spin qubits in quantum dots [1,2], which are currently among the most promising platforms for a powerful quantum computer. Basic ideas will be analyzed, the state of the art and current research topics will be explained. [1] D. Loss and D. P. DiVincenzo, Phys. Rev. A 57, 120 (1998). [2] C. Kloeffel and D. Loss, Annu. Rev. Condens. Matter Phys. 4, 51 (2013). |
| Comments | This is the first part of a two-semester course. The second part is held in the fall semester. The two complementary parts can be attended independently and in either order. |
| Admission requirements | Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) 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 |