Quantum Information and Computation

4 credits

Introduction to quantum information and computation. Qubits, quantum gates, and measurements. Entanglement and non-locality. Density matrix formalism. Quantum algorithms: Simon's algorithm, Grover search, Shor's factoring, and Hamiltonian Simulation. Quantum error-correction. Recommended: either solid background in mathematics and/or theoretical computer science, or prior familiarity with quantum-computing fundamentals.