EG 488 - Introduction to Quantum Computing

(3.00 cr.)

Students gain an understanding of the transformative impact of this new technology through simulation of a quantum computer and studying the mathematical principles that underlie quantum computation. Topics include quantum logic gates and circuits, entanglement, the measurement problem, and the quantum Fourier transformation. Python programming is used to reinforce understanding. Advanced topics such as Shor's algorithm and quantum error correction are considered. A course project provides an opportunity to study an open research problem in quantum computation. Same course as PH 488 .

Prerequisite: EG 140 or CS 151 , MA 251 .
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