Courses Offered

COMP3316 Quantum Information and Computation

COMP3316 Quantum Information and Computation

2020-21
Instructor(s):Chiribella Giulio
(Class A) No. of credit(s):6
Recommended Learning Hours:
Lecture: 35.0
Tutorial: 4.0
Pre-requisite(s):MATH1853 or MATH2101
Co-requisite(s):  
Mutually exclusive with:  
Remarks:

Course Learning Outcomes

1. [Basic working knowledge] Able to use the basic rules of quantum theory: pure states, basic measurements, unitary gates, composite systems. Able to use the framework of mixed quantum theory: density matrices, channels, and POVMs. Able to use elementary tools of quantum information (partial trace, fidelity, trace distance).
2. [Problem modeling] Able to model information-theoretic tasks in quantum theory: copying data, distinguishing states, communicating messages via quantum systems, correcting errors. Able to model computational problems in the quantum circuit model.
3. [Problem solving] Able to find optimal quantum protocols for the discrimination of quantum states. Able to find the optimal strategies in basic quantum games. Able to establish the the correctability of quantum channels.
4. [Self-learning] Able to self-learn basic topics in quantum information come up with creative solutions to simple problems.
Mapping from Course Learning Outcomes to Programme Learning Outcomes
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For BEng(CompSc) Programme Learning Outcomes, please refer to here.

Syllabus

Calendar Entry:
This course offers a gentle introduction to the interdisciplinary field of quantum information and computation. We will start from the basic principles of quantum theory and become familiar with the counterintuitive notions of quantum superposition and entanglement. Once the basics have been covered, we will explore the cornerstones of quantum information theory: quantum cloning machines, quantum teleportation, quantum state discrimination, quantum error correction, quantum cryptography and data compression. Finally, we will provide an overview of quantum computation and of the main quantum algorithms, including Shor's algorithm for prime factorization in polynomial time and Grover's quantum search algorithm.

Detailed Description:

Introduction to quantum theory Mapped to CLOs
Pure quantum theory1
Quantum entanglement1
Mixed quantum theory1
Quantum Information Primitives Mapped to CLOs
No cloning and teleportation2, 3
Programmable quantum gates2, 3
Quantum error correction2, 3
Quantum Communication Mapped to CLOs
Quantum data compression2, 3
Quantum cryptography2, 3
Quantum Computation Mapped to CLOs
Quantum query complexity2, 3
Quantum circuit model2
Quantum computational complexity3

Assessment:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Written Examination: 50%

Teaching Plan

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