PHYS 325 Quantum Information & Communication
The course introduces quantum information and communication. Topics covered include basic information entropy and its quantum extension, density matrices, multiple qubit systems, entanglement, basic quantum gates, elementary quantum computing, communication protocols, quantum communication, quantum random number generation, dense coding, and quantum cryptography. The course also introduces major practical applications using photonics, trapped atoms and ions, and superconducting qubit systems.
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 220
Offered
Spring semester of even calendar years