Course content

This course will usually be taught every year, starting in fall 2011 if enough students.

Introduction to quantum mechanics. Density operators. Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox, Bell's inequality, teleportation. Circuits. Selected algorithms. Quantum information theory. Quantum key distribution. Physical realizations with emphasis on photonic realizations.

Learning outcome

A. Knowledge: To get a basic understanding of theory, principles, and challenges in quantum information science.
B. Skills: To have a basic understanding of theory, principles, and challenges in quantum information science.
C. Competence: Understanding of theory, principles, and challenges in quantum information science - basics for research in the field.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, colloquium, self study, exercises. The course is part of the Norwegian PhD Network on Nanotechnology for Microsystems (www.nano-network.net). If students at other universities or university colleges sign up for the course, the teaching will be performed in 2-3 gatherings throughout the semester, either at UNIK (Kjeller) or Trondheim.

Recommended previous knowledge

Linear algebra and quantum mechanics

Course materials

M. A. Nielsen og I. L. Chuang: Quantum computation and quantum information. Selected articles.

Credit reductions