Quantum Information Processing
Basics of linear algebra and probability theory used in quantum information processing. Quantum gates and their applications. Quantum computations and algorithms. Quantum cryptography, covering the Bennett-Brassard and Eckert key distribution protocols. Quantum error correction, examples of stabilizer codes.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B- in MATH240 , MATH461 , ENEE290 , or PHYS 274; and minimum grade of C- in ENEE491 or equivalent . Recommended: ENEE324 or STAT400 . Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Engineering: Electrical; Engineering: Computer); and must be in the Quantum Science and Engineering minor. Additional Information: ECE students not in the minor should contact their ECE advisor or email eceadvise@umd.edu for assistance.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Quantum Information Processing · 3 Credits