Courses with quantum information content at the University of Calgary
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Applied Math 601.19 - New for Winter 2008 - Instructor: Gilad Gour
Introduction to Quantum Information
Introduction to quantum information theory emphasizing the topics of quantum compression, quantum communication, entanglement, channels, coding, nonlocality, distinguishability, steering, and resources.
These topics require basic knowledge of linear algebra. - Computer Science 519
Introduction to Quantum Computation
Quantum information, quantum algorithms including Shor's quantum factoring algorithm and Grover's quantum searching technique, quantum error correcting codes, quantum cryptography, nonlocality and quantum communication complexity, and quantum computational complexity.
Prerequisites: Computer Science 413 and Mathematics 311. -
Computer Science 619
Quantum Computation
Quantum information, quantum algorithms including Shor's quantum factoring algorithm and Grover's quantum searching technique, quantum error correcting codes, quantum cryptography, nonlocality and quantum communication complexity, and quantum computational complexity.
Note: Lectures may run concurrently with Computer Science 519 - Physics 443
Basic postulates of quantum mechanics. Mathematical formalism of the theory and its physical interpretation. Schrödinger's time-dependent and time-independent equations. Single particle in a potential field (square well, potential barrier, harmonic oscillator, Kronig-Penney, Coulomb) and rigid rotator. The applicability of these potentials to atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics will be indicated.
Prerequisites: Physics 325 and 343.
Note: Credit for both Physics 443 and Chemistry 373 will not be allowed.
- Physics 543
Quantum Mechanics II
Prerequisite: Physics 443.
- Physics 598/599
Fourth year undergraduate research projects
Independent Study. Each student will be assigned a project in consultation with a tutor. A written report and oral presentation are required.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
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Physics 615
Advanced Quantum Mechanics I
Review of special relativity, electrodynamics, and nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations with minimal coupling. Antimatter and the PCT Theorem. Foldy-Wouthuysen transformation and relativistic corrections to Hyrogen spectroscopy. Introduction to quantum field theory.
Note: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 543 or equivalent. -
Physics 617
Advanced Quantum Mechanics II
Second quantized description of N-particle systems. Quantum theory of the electromagnetic field, coherent states. Relativistic quantum mechanics. Note: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 543 or equivalent. -
Physics 673
Quantum Optics and Nonlinear Optics
Fundamentals of quantum and nonlinear optics including atom-photon interactions, coherence, electromagnetically-induced transparency, open systems and decoherence, and applications to quantum information technology. -
Physics 677
Implementations of Quantum Information
Proposals and realizations of quantum information tasks including quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography in optical, atomic, molecular, and solid state systems. -
Physics 697.01
- New for Fall 2007 - Instructor: Wolfgang Tittel
Quantum Cryptography
Introduction to classical and quantum information theory with focus on channel capacity. Quantum key distribution, security proofs, technological issues and practical realizations.
These topics require knowledge of linear algebra.