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Quantum Information and Computation - COMP9104
UNSW Computing

 
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
School:  School of Computer Science and Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~cs9104
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

The course gives an overview of the basic quantum software processes that are, in the near future, expected to complement the emerging quantum computer devices and technology. Emphasised are the applications to security of communications and quantum cryptography, already a practicable technology.

Course topics introduce:
  • Basic notions of quantum formalism and technology
  • Composite quantum systems
  • Quantum computing and algorithms
  • Quantum information
  • Quantum random walks
The course prepares for independent research at Master by Research or PhD levels. There are no formal prerequisites; however a good background in data organisation, probability, and linear algebra is advised.

No quantum physics or theory are needed.

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