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PHYS 650 - Quantum Computation (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
QUANTUM COMPUTATION
Component: Lecture
Introduction to quantum computation and quantum information. Quantum logic gates and quantum circuits. Efficient quantum algorithms: quantum Fourier transform and its applications and quantum search algorithms. Physical implementations of quantum computation. Quantum error-correction and faulttolerant quantum computation. Quantum cryptography.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: Prior knowledge of quantum mechanics recommended and familiarity with linear algebra.
Course Typically Offered: Spring


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