3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This is a first course in quantum information and quantum computing, for students who have already had an introduction to quantum science. Linear algebra and some probability theory will be presented and used throughout this course. The basic postulates of quantum mechanics will motivate the applications to qubits, cryptography, quantum computation, algorithms, error correction, and other current topics.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the difference between classical and quantum computation.
2Understand the essential role of quantum entanglement.
3Appreciate the role of eigenstates in quantum cryptography.
4Explain the historical significance of Shor's algorithm in establishing the field of quantum computing.
5Demonstrate the ability to write a quantum computing program.
Prerequisites
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