Analog and Probabilistic Computers: From Quantum Atom to Living Body, Part 2

Graduate

This course introduces more advanced techniques of designing, modeling, and analyzing quantum and biological circuits, including root-locus and Nyquist feedback techniques from control theory. Students will advance from basic motifs to the construction of larger, composable, system-level architectures. Tensor-product circuits will be used to create a Quantum Fourier Transform; biological operational amplifiers will be created from bio-molecular control topologies. A class design project will involve either or both of quantum or biological circuits for applications in engineering, computer science, or medicine that are defined by student interest.