| Unit name | Quantum Engineering Team Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0021 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Dondu Sahin |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
Quantum information theory, Quantum Light and Matter |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
A theme of the Quantum Engineering CDT is for students to have working knowledge of not just the theory of quantum information science, but also its practice. An appreciation for both aspects of this exciting field is necessary for students who are going to help make the transition from academic experiments to larger scale implementations of quantum protocols. A practical laboratory project at the start of year 1, where the cohort will be divided into teams and given a
‘classic’ quantum experiment to perform. The exercise will begin with a fundamental experimental task, most likely establishing a photon source. From there, examples of goals include: a Bell inequality violation, a HOM interference effect, or a BB84 implementation. Supervision will be provided, however the aim is for the team to rely on each other to work together with a fixed amount of resources (possibly including a budget) and attempt to achieve the goal.
Upon completion of the unit the student should:
Transferrable skills: -
Laboratory work, with supervision.
A team report of approximately 1000 words per team member.
Texts, reviews and research articles appropriate to each module, at the instructor’s discretion.
