| Instructor: |
Carlo Segre |
segre [at] illinoistech.edu |
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166d Pritzker Science Center |
312.567.3498 |
| Office hours: |
Tuesday 15:30-17:00 & Thursday 14:00-15:30
or by appointment |
| Schedule: |
Posted at
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys407/26S/schedule.html |
| Meetings: |
Tuesday & Thursday 17:00-18:15, 117
Wishnick Hall |
| URL: |
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys407/26S/ |
| Resources: |
Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction,
Eleanor Rieffel & Wolfgang Polak, (MIT University Press 2011)
Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing,
Thomas G. Wong, (Rooted Grove, Omaha, 2022)
Quirk:
A drag-and-drop quantum circuit simulator, Craig Gidney
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| Objectives: |
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Clearly describe the building blocks of quantum computing.
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Apply tools of quantum computing to manipulate qubits.
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Clearly describe the fundamental hardware used to realize
quantum computers.
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Clearly describe the purpose and realization of quantum gates.
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Use the concept of quantum entanglement to develop quantum
algorithms.
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Clearly describe the techniques of quantum error correction and
fault tolerance.
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Build quantum algorithms using Quirk.
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Demonstrate the programming of a quantum computer
using Python.
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Successfully program an agreed-upon quantum
algorithm on an IBM quantum computer.
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| Material: |
- Quantum building blocks
- the quantum mechanics of photon polarization
- single quantum bits
- single qubit measurement
- quantum key distribution
- state space of a single qubit system
- Multiple qubit systems
- quantum state spaces
- entangled states
- multi-qubit measurement
- quantum key distribution with entangled states
- Measurement of multiple qubit systems
- Dirac notation for linear transformations
- projection operators for measurement
- Hermitian operator formalism
- EPR paradox and Bell's theorem
- Quantum state transformations
- unitary transformations
- simple quantum gates
- application of simple gates
- unitary transformations as circuits
- universal gates
- Quantum algorithms
- quantum Fourier transform
- Shor's algorithm
- Grover's algorithm
- other quantum algorithms
- Robust quantum computation
- quantum error correction
- fault tolerance
- robust quantum computing
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| Homework: |
Homework will be assigned weekly or bi-weekly, due as shown
on the schedule. All homework assignments
will be collected except as announced. Homework will be due at
the beginning of the class period, prior to the
start of the lecture unless otherwise stated. No late
homework assignments will be accepted unless prior arrangements
are made.
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| Exams: |
The two Midterm Examinations will be administered on Blackboard as
open book, open notes, and open internet. The Final Presentation will
consist of a 15 minute presentation on a recent quantum computing
journal article.
Students in PHYS 507 will additionally program
a quantum algorithm using Python and IBM QISKIT.
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| Grading: |
The percentage weighting for each component are shown below.
The final letter grades will be awarded on a scale as shown below.
This scale may vary up or down slightly, depending on the difficulty
of the examinations.
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PHYS 407 |
PHYS 507 |
| Homework |
30% |
20% |
| Midterm Exam 1 |
20% |
20% |
| Midterm Exam 2 |
20% |
20% |
| Final Presentation |
30% |
20% |
| Final Project |
|
20% |
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| Max % |
Min % |
Grade |
Max % |
Min % |
| 100 |
88 |
A |
100 |
88 |
| 88 |
75 |
B |
88 |
75 |
| 75 |
62 |
C |
75 |
62 |
| 62 |
50 |
D |
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| 50 |
0 |
E |
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| Class Climate: |
I strive to provide a climate in which each student
feels welcome and free to question, contributes to the discussion,
thrives and learns independent of their background. I expect students
to contribute actively to this learning environment through open and
respectful verbal and written communication with me and the other
students.
Discrimination or harassment of any form will not be
tolerated
I welcome any and all suggestions for improving your learning
environment this semester. Feel free to send me a short e-mail
if you wish to be called by a name different than that on
the official roster. I prefer to be addressed as either Dr. or Prof.
Segre.
For online Office Hours or any other kind of online meeting I
expect that we will both have our video on.
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| Academic Honesty Policy: |
- All students are expected to adhere to the IIT
Code of Academic Honesty.
- The first violation will result in a grade of "zero" for that
assignment (exam or quiz). Subsequent violations will result
in a failing grade in the course.
- All violations will be reported to academichonesty@iit.edu.
- Use of cell phones or electronic devices during exams is
prohibited.
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| Accomodation for Disabilities: |
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented
disabilities. In order to receive accommodations, students must
obtain a letter of accommodation from the Center for Disability
Resources in 3424 S. State Street, Suite 1C3-2, 312-567-5744 or
disabilities@illinoistech.edu.
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| Important Dates: |
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Jan 20 - Last Day to Add Courses, Change Sections, etc.
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Mar 30 - Last Day for Official Withdrawal
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May 0? - Final Examination
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