FYS3415 – Quantum Computing and Quantum Information

After completing this course, you will:

• have a good understanding of the fundamental principles of discrete quantum-mechanical systems, including state space, different types of measurement, composite quantum systems, and density operators.
• be able to analyze qubits, quantum gates, and quantum circuits, as well as how they compare with their classical counterparts.
• understand how quantum systems enable novel types of algorithms for computing and communication, and have an overview of some important quantum algorithms.
• have basic knowledge about how quantum circuits, gates, and measurements can be implemented in physical hardware.
• be able to analyze quantum channels and quantum distance measures, and have basic knowledge about noise in quantum systems and quantum error-correcting codes.
• be able to use fundamental notions of classical and quantum entropy, including Holevo’s theorem.
• be able to explain entanglement and nonlocality, including Bell’s inequality.
• have an overview of how quantum systems may be used for communication, including quantum key distribution and device-independent primitives.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies(in Norwegian).

• FYS3110 – Quantum Mechanics
• MAT1120 – Linear Algebra

The course extends over a whole term with the following teaching per week:

• 4 hours of lectures
• 2 hours of group exercises

Weekly problem sets are an essential part of the course.

An oral review of an assignment halfway through the semester is mandatory and must be approved in order to take the exam.

Regulations for mandatory activities can be found here.

• Final written exam which counts 100% towards the final grade.

This course includes mandatory assignments that must be approved before taking the final exam.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course if you sit the exam for the following course: FYS4415 – Quantum Computing and Quantum Information

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Information about approved calculators (in Norwegian)

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail.

Read more about the grading system.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed exam at the beginning of the next semester.

New examinations are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.

We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.