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The module has the following learning outcomes:
- General understanding of the quantum mechanical foundations of quantum computing
- Ability to understand basic concepts such as qubits and quantum gates
- Ability to understand basic quantum model
- Ability to simulate basic quantum algorithms in python or in a quantum modelling & simulation framework
- Understand numeral systems and simple operations
- General awareness of the difference between quantum and classical computing
- General awareness of algorithm complexity
Lecture content:
- Lecture 1: What is Computing? (Classical or Quantum)
- Lecture 2: Origins of Quantum Mechanics
- Lecture 3: Dirac Notation. Operations with Vectors and Matrices.
- Lecture 4: Evolution Operator
- Lecture 5: Spin
- Lecture 6: Existing Implementations of Qubits
- Lecture 7: Bloch Sphere and Single Qubit Gates
- Lecture 8: Entanglement: Physics Aspects
- Lecture 9: Entanglement role in Quantum Computing
- Lecture 10: Quantum Computing Frameworks
- Lecture 11: Introduction to Quantum Algorithms
- Lecture 12: Introduction to Quantum Algorithms (2)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 18 |
Tutorial | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 42 |
Total | 124 |
A student should be familiar with linear algebra and general physics course for physicists, engineers or computer scientists
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: Final project | Unspecified | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Project: Mid-term project | Unspecified | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Specific homework assignments and jupyter notebooks to support lectures | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Conor Power | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Conor Power | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |