ICS 560 - Foundations of Quantum Computing

Review of complex numbers and complex vector space. Deterministic and probabilistic Systems. Quantum Systems. Quantum States.Reversible and Quantum Gates. Deutsch Algorithm. Deutsch-Josza Algorithm. Quantum Speedup. Quantum Programming Languages (Qiskit, Querk).Quantum Functions Implementation.

Credits: 3-0-3 Type: Core

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

Course Resources

Term 1 General Materials

These resources are shared with PHYS 512 as foundational materials for Term 1:

• Dirac Notation Guide - Essential notation system for quantum computing
• Complex Numbers Reference - Core arithmetic, Euler’s formula, quantum gates phases, and Bloch sphere representation
• Week 1 Summary - Comprehensive overview covering both ICS 560 and PHYS 512

Course Syllabus & Policy

• ICS 560 Syllabus - Term 251

Textbooks & References

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Homework & Assignments

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 1 - Student Solution (Ibraheem AlYousef)

Exams & Solutions

• Quiz 1 - Old Exam with Solutions

Quizzes & Solutions

• Quiz 1 - Instructor Solution
• Quiz 2 - Instructor Solution

Lecture Notes

• Lecture 0 - Introduction (PowerPoint)
• Lecture 1 - Complex Numbers
• Lecture 2 - Complex Vector Space
• Lecture 3 - Basis and Dimension
• Lecture 1.4 - Inner Product and Hilbert Space

Computational Materials

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