Introduction to Quantum Information Science I

QSE 210A Subject & Catalog Number

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.

Preparation: One semester of quantum mechanics [QSE200, PHY143a, or PHY251A], or MATH 21b (or equivalent) and permission of the instructor.

Course Notes

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