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

• No materials available yet

Homework & Assignments

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 1 - Student Solution (Ibraheem AlYousef)
• Assignment 2
• Assignment 2 - Student Solution (Ibraheem AlYousef)
• Assignment 3
• Assignment 3 - Student Solution (Ibraheem AlYousef)
• Project Instructions
• Project Titles
• Comparison of Quantum Circuit Simulation Methods - Student Report (Ibraheem AlYousef)
• Comparison of Quantum Circuit Simulation Methods - Student Presentation (Ibraheem AlYousef)

Exams & Solutions

• Midterm Exam - Term 251
• Practice Questions for Final Exam

Quizzes & Solutions

• Quiz 1 - Instructor Solution
• Quiz 2 - Instructor Solution
• Quiz 3 - Instructor Solution
• Quiz 4 - Instructor Solution
• Quiz 1 - Old Exam with Solutions

Lecture Notes

• 1 - Complex Vector Space
• 2 - Probability
• 3 - Introduction to Quantum System
• 4 - Quantum Postulates
• 5 - Quantum Circuits
• 6 - Quantum Oracle and Complexity
• 7 - Quantum Information Theory
• 8 - Applications of Entanglement
• Review Notes

Computational Materials

• Comparison of Quantum Circuit Simulation Methods - Project Code (Ibraheem AlYousef)

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