ITKP0008 The ABCs of Quantum Computing - Part A (2 cr)
Description
The course is an introduction to quantum computing. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding quantum information and quantum computing. The five subject areas of the course are quantum physics, randomness and probability, information, gate computing and quantum gate computing.
The course is the first part of a three-part whole.
Information technology, the ABCs of quantum computing, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum physics.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
1) understands the physics concepts state and measurement
2) understands the connection of physics to information processing
3) can interpret probability distribution as the result of a quantum measurement
4) knows the principles of gate computing and quantum gate computing,
and understands the differences between them
5) knows common quantum gates and can use them to form circuits.
Additional information
The course is completed independently, entirely online and according to your own schedule.
Description of prerequisites
No prerequisites
Study materials
All the course materials are available on the TIM-page of the course.