Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Quantum Physics Theories Applied in Quantum Computing
- Fundamentals of quantum superposition
- Fundamentals of quantum entanglement
- Mathematical foundations of quantum computing
Overview of Quantum Computing
- Differentiating quantum computing and classical electronic computing
- Integrating quantum behaviors into quantum computing
- The Qubit
- Implementing the Dirac notation
- Computational basis measurements in quantum computing
- Quantum circuits and quantum oracles
Working with Vectors and Matrices in Quantum Computing
- Matrix multiplication using quantum physics
- Conventions of tensor products
Applying Advanced Matrix Concepts to Quantum Computing
Overview of Quantum Computers and Quantum Simulators
- The quantum hardware and its components
- Running a quantum simulator
- Executable quantum mechanisms in a quantum simulation
- Performing quantum computations in a quantum computer
Working with Quantum Computing Models
- Logic and functions of different quantum gates
- Understanding superposition and entanglement effects on quantum gates
Utilizing Shor's Algorithm and Quantum Computing Cryptography
Implementing Grover's Algorithm in Quantum Computing
Estimating a Quantum Phase in a Quantum Computer
- The quantum Fourier transform
Writing Basic Quantum Computing Algorithms and Programs for a Quantum Computer
- Utilizing the right tools and language for quantum computing
- Setting up quantum circuits and specifying quantum gates
Compiling and Running Quantum Algorithms and Programs in a Quantum Computer
Testing and Debugging Quantum Algorithms and Quantum Computer Programs
Identifying and Correcting Algorithm Errors Using Quantum Error Correction (QEC)
Overview of Quantum Computing Hardware and Architecture
Integrating Quantum Algorithms and Programs with the Quantum Hardware
Troubleshooting
Advancing Quantum Computing for Future Quantum Information Science Applications
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Knowledge of mathematical methods in probability and linear algebra
- Comprehension of foundational computer science theories and algorithms
- An understanding of elementary quantum physics concepts
- Basic experience with quantum mechanics models and theories
Audience
- Computer Scientists
- Engineers