120 credits within science/engineering. Quantum Physics or Quantum Physics F. Computer Programming I or Introduction to Scientific Computing. Linear Algebra II.
This course focuses on the principles of quantum computing and programming. It is for you who have prior knowledge of quantum mechanics. It covers the fundamental physics underlying classical and quantum computers, emphasising their differences and the types of problems suited for each. You will learn about the core components of quantum processing units (QPU), use quantum programming languages, and implement key algorithms such as quantum teleportation and Shor's algorithm. The course includes practical experience in simulating quantum systems, working with quantum hardware, and running programs on real quantum devices like IBM Quantum and Google Quantum AI. It also explores the theoretical and technical limits of classical and quantum computation. If you are interested in the subject and have a background in mathematics/computer science rather than physics it is recommended that you attend 1FA019 Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Programming.
