PH-GY 6603
Introduction to Quantum Computing
This course offers a rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum computing. Topics include Hilbert spaces, tensor products, unitary evolution, quantum gates and circuits, entanglement, quantum algorithms (Deutsch-Jozsa, Grover’s, and Shor’s), quantum measurement, and error correction. Emphasis is placed on formal reasoning, mathematical structure, and conceptual understanding. | Knowledge of linear algebra, complex numbers, and basic probability theory
Topics
- Hilbert spaces
- tensor products
- unitary evolution
- quantum gates and circuits
- entanglement
- quantum algorithms (Deutsch-Jozsa
- Grover’s
- and Shor’s)
- quantum measurement
- and error correction
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027