PHYS 512 - Introduction to Quantum Information and Computing

Review of related Quantum Mechanics concepts including superposition, entanglement, and measurements. Review of Linear Algebra necessary for understanding the axioms of Quantum Mechanics. Concept quantum operators, density operator, description of a qubit, the concept of Bloch sphere, and universal set of gates. Introduction to; quantum algorithm, quantum communication including no-cloning theorem, cryptography, and teleportation. Overview of some experimental implementations and idea of quantum hardware.

Credits: 3-0-3 Offered: S Type: Core

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

Course Resources

Term 1 General Materials

These resources are shared with ICS 560 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

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Computational Materials

Useful Simulations:
Quantum Flytrap Lab - Interactive quantum computing simulator
Quantum Simulations by Ibraheem AlYousef - Student-created quantum visualizations
Stern-Gerlach Experiment Simulator - Spin measurement visualization

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