Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CS6520 : Quantum Computing { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Shyamapada Mukherjee
Syllabus
Module 1 : |
1. Mathematical Foundations:
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Course Objective
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To build a strong mathematical foundation essential for understanding quantum mechanics and quantum computing principles. |
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To explore practical implementation techniques involving quantum gates, algorithms, and circuits. |
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To introduce advanced topics such as quantum error correction, fault-tolerance, and the current status of quantum technologies. |
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To familiarize participants with axiomatic quantum theory and the conceptual differences between classical and quantum systems. |
Course Outcome
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Understand and apply linear algebra concepts relevant to quantum mechanics, including Hilbert spaces, complex matrices, and eigenvalue problems.
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Essential Reading
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Michael A. Nielsen and Isaac L. Chuang,, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Cambridge University Press |
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Eleanor Rieffel and Wolfgang Polak, Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction,, MIT Press |
Supplementary Reading
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Eric R. Johnston, Nic Harrigan, and Mercedes Gimeno-Segovia,, Programming Quantum Computers, O'Reilly |
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Qiskit contributors, Qiskit: An Open-source Framework for Quantum Computing,, IBM , doi = 10.5281/zenodo.2573505 |