2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

PHAS5410M Quantum Information Science and Technology

15 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Prof Benjamin Varcoe
Email: B.Varcoe@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

PHYS5410M Quantum Information SciencePHYS5810M Advanced Quantum Computation

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to describe the applications and limitations of classical information theory and the processes of quantum communications. They will be able to solve numerical examples of problems in transmission of quantum information through noisy channels. They will be able to explain, quantitatively, the fundamental processes of quantum entanglement. They will be able to describe the application of quantum measurements and entanglement to quantum key distribution and quantum metrology, and appreciate the hardware and algorithmic requirements for quantum computation.

Learning outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:

In Quantum Computing:
1. Quantum Gates and Circuit Elements
2. Solving Quantum Circuits
3. Quantum Algorithms and Applications

In Information Science:
1. Classical Information Theory
2. Quantum Information Theory
3. Applying information theory to problems in quantum computing

Syllabus

Classical Bits
Entropy and Information
Data Compression
Noisy Channels
Quantum Bits
Helstrom Measurement
General measurement
Holevo bound
Quantum Entanglement
Bell's Inequalities
Dense Coding
Teleportation
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Metrology
Computational Complexity
Quantum Algorithms
Physical Implementations of Quantum Computation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	11	1.00	11.00
Office Hour Discussions	11	1.00	11.00
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Private study hours			117.00
Total Contact hours			44.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			161.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Regular Workshops

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Regular coursework	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 30 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Students will have to complete an in-person exam at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound. Resits will be in the standard exam format.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 25/03/2024 15:09:30

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