Computer Science 690QC - 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 identical to 590QC, with the exception that students will carry out a research project involving a simulation of a quantum network.

Open to graduate Computer Science students only. MEETS WITH COMPSCI 590QC. STUDENTS CAN ONLY RECEIVE CREDIT FOR EITHER 590QC OR 690QC, NOT BOTH. 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. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides