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Introduction to Quantum Information I
PHYSICS 260A

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as QSE 210A

Course Information

Description

This course will offer an introduction to some fundamental concepts in quantum information, quantum algorithms and quantum error correction. The focus will be to elucidate the nature of entanglement and its manipulation, framework for building quantum algorithms, methods for quantum error correction, the entropic view on various aspects of quantum information and  various implementation models. The topics covered will be basics of quantum information (entanglement, quantum teleportation, Pauli operators), models of quantum computing (quantum circuits, quantum channels), fundamental quantum algorithms (Quantum fourier transform, Quantum phase estimation, Grover's search, Quantum walks), and quantum error correction (Stabilizer codes, fault tolerant quantum computing).  Optional topics may include quantum entropies, experimental implementations and applications. 

Course Notes

Physics 260a is also offered as QSE-210a. Students may not take both for credit.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Physics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Physics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students