Unit name | Applied Quantum Theory |
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Unit code | PHYSM0041 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Dara McCutcheon |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Quantum Light and Matter |
Co-requisites |
Advanced Quantum Theory |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
All physical systems and measurements made upon them can be better understood through the development of rigorous underlying mathematical models. This unit will study a number of relevant examples with applications in quantum engineering. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of how processes and measurements are described by abstract mathematical theories.
Topics covered will include: Open quantum systems and master equations; quantum channels; state discrimination and verification; quantum state and process tomography; while evolving topics may include: group theory; non-linear and Gaussian optics; timely and relevant topics offered by guest lecturers.
Upon completion of the course students should:
Transferrable skills include:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Summative Assessment: Written, timed, open-book examination (100%)
M. A. Nielsen and I. L. Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Cambridge University Press 2000. H. Carmichael, An Open Systems Approach to Quantum Optics, Springer 1993. Any material specified by the instructor.