6.2400
Introduction to Quantum Systems Engineering
Introduction to the quantum mechanics needed to engineer quantum systems for computation, communication, and sensing. Topics include: motivation for quantum engineering, qubits and quantum gates, rules of quantum mechanics, mathematical background, quantum electrical circuits and other physical quantum systems, harmonic and anharmonic oscillators, measurement, the Schrödinger equation, noise, entanglement, benchmarking, quantum communication, and quantum algorithms. No prior experience with quantum mechanics is assumed.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: 18.06 or 18.C06[J] U (Fall) 4-2-6 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027