Computer Science 692Z - S-Topics in Quantum Networks

This seminar will cover topics in quantum networks. This includes topics in quantum network architectures including one-way vs. two-way architectures and terrestrial vs. satellite networks; quantum repeater and switch design; techniques for overcoming noise in a network including entanglement distillation and quantum error correction; resource allocation including routing and path selection, and scheduling. Other topics include distributed quantum computing; performance modeling and analysis of quantum networks with an emphasis on capacity and on the quality of quantum states delivered to end users; quantum network measurement including quantum network tomography. The two objectives of this seminar are to bring everyone, including instructors, up to speed regarding the state of the art in quantum networks. The second objective is to identify MS and PhD level research problems in quantum networks.

Open to graduate Computer Science students only. SECT 01=3 CREDITS; SECT 02=1 CREDIT. ASSUMED BACKGROUND: COMPSCI 490Q QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, COMPSCI 590Q OR COMPSCI 648 (PREVIOUSLY COMPSCI 690Q) QUANTUM INFORMATION SYSTEMS, OR EQUIVALENT COURSES FROM PHYSICS, ECE, OR OTHER UNIVERSITIES. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER FOR EITHER ONE CREDIT OR THREE CREDITS. ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE SEMINAR FOR CREDIT WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT PAPERS ON LISTED TOPICS AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM DISCUSSION. STUDENTS TAKING THE SEMINAR FOR 3 CREDITS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROPOSE AND COMPLETE A PROJECT. INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR MOTIVATED UNDERGRADUATES CLEARED BY THE UPD WITH COMPSCI 490Q WITH A GRADE OF B OR BETTER, OR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ANOTHER COURSE AS NOTED ABOVE, IF AVAILABLE SEATS. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER THIS COURSE IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU, PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.