| Unit name | Applied Quantum Theory |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0041 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Weidner |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Quantum Information Theory (MATHM5610) and Quantum Light and Matter (PHYSM0042) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
In order for quantum technologies to advance and move out of the academic setting, they will require sophisticated control and error correction. This course will build on traditional quantum theory by presenting quantum state preparation and control in both a rigorous and practical manner within the framework of existing and cutting-edge quantum technologies. The aim is to provide the student will the tools to understand the broader landscape of quantum technologies and implement state preparation, control, and error correction protocols in their own research.
By the end of this course students should be able to:
Transferrable skills include:
The unit will be taught through a combination of the following:
Towards the end of the classroom portion of the course, you will pick a topic (to be approved by the lecturer) related to the course material. You will then prepare a 30 minute presentation (20 minutes presentation, 10 minutes Q&A with your peers) outlining your topic, explained at a level that your peers would understand. You should provide an overview of the topic before diving into a recent paper, demonstrating your grasp of the topic and where the “cutting-edge” lies. Finally, you will write a paper (approx. 1000 words, excluding citations and figure captions) describing the material in your presentation. You will be provided with a LaTeX template for this paper. You will be required to attend your peers’ presentations. The report will be worth 80% of your final grade and the presentation will be 20%.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHYSM0041).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
