Computer Science 590QC - Quantum Communication

This course will provide an introduction to fundamental principles underlying quantum communication, including quantum repeaters, entanglement, and other tools needed for the implementation of distributed quantum protocols. Topics include: basics of quantum computation and information; modeling and coping with noise in quantum systems; entanglement generation schemes; quantum Internet and its applications. Meets with and is similar to COMPSCI 690QC, with the exception that the final project requires students to read a research paper and compose a detailed summary of it. This course counts as a CS Elective for the CS Major.

Open to junior and senior Computer Science students who have completed MATH 235 and COMPSCI 240 (or STATISTC 315/515) with a grade of C or better. MEETS WITH COMPSCI 690QC. LEC 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; LEC 02 FOR GRADS. STUDENTS CAN ONLY RECEIVE CREDIT FOR EITHER 590QC OR 690QC, NOT BOTH, REGARDLESS OF SEMESTER. SWAPPING BETWEEN 590QC AND 690QC IS ONLY CONSIDERED BEFORE THE END OF ADD/DROP. SEATS HELD FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENT REGISTRATION. FAMILIARITY WITH PROBABILITY THEORY, LINEAR ALGEBRA, AND COMPLEX NUMBERS. NO PRIOR FAMILIARITY WITH QUANTUM CONCEPTS NEEDED. PHYSICS STUDENTS SHOULD WAIT UNTIL OPEN TO SELF-ENROLL. ALTHOUGH NOT ON THE LIST OF PRE-APPROVED INFORM ELECTIVES, INTERESTED JUNIOR AND SENIOR INFORM MAJORS MEETING PREREQUISITE WILL BE CONSIDERED VIA OVERRIDE. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides