PHY8031 : Quantum Information and Technology
- Offered for Year: 2019/20
- Module Leader(s): Dr Clive Emary
- Lecturer: Dr Martin Johnston
- Owning School: Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the cutting-edge field of quantum technology, in which we learn how the peculiarities of quantum physics can be harnessing to come up with new ways of doing things such as compute, communicate and sense.
Outline Of Syllabus
This course will give an overview of quantum technology and quantum information theory, with an emphasis on quantum computing , quantum communication, and practical implementations. The topics covered include: Classical and quantum bits (qubits); Superposition and entanglement; Bell states and Bell inequality; Quantum gates and circuits; Quantum teleportation; Problem complexity and quantum speed-up; Quantum algorithms; Density matrix, pure and mixed states; Decoherence; Quantum error correction; Practical quantum computers: requirements and realisations; Classical and quantum information theory; Quantum communication, Quantum key distribution; Quantum sensing and measurement.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Problem-solving exercises 1 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Revision lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Formal lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Problem-solving exercises 2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Reading of recommended literature and text books |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 12 | 0:10 | 2:00 | Office hours |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 74:00 | 74:00 | Review ReCap lectures, understanding of concepts/principles outlined in lectures |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide core material and guidance for further reading. Problem solving is introduced through lectures, tutorial sheets and assessed for the written assignment. Office hours will provide an opportunity for more direct contact between individual students and the lecturer: a typical student might spend a total of one or two hours over the course of the module, either individually or as part of a group.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 90 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 10 | Problem solving exercises on quantum computation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides the opportunity for the students to demonstrate their understanding of the course material. The problem-solving aspects of the examination enable the students to demonstrate that they are able to apply this understanding and their analysis and synthesis skills to specific problems. The problem solving exercises are to enable the students to apply theoretical knowledge to real world problems, such as the Shannon Limit in a quantum system.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHY8031's Timetable