Program Overview

Quantum Information IV: Quantum Science Applications

Course Description

This course is devoted to applications of Quantum Information Science. The course is divided into three parts. Part I is a survey of current implementation schemes from quantum computers, from superconducting flux qubits to ion traps to NMR to adiabatic computers like D-wave. Part II is devoted to simulating quantum systems and quantum computers. Using the package QUTIP, students will learn how to simulate quantum circuits and quantum systems on a classical computer and perform some quantum algorithms. In part III, students will learn how to program a real quantum computer using the IBM Quantum Experience module and will write software for real quantum computers.

Course Details

• Course #: PHYSIC 447
• Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYSIC 247 and PHYSIC 347 and PHYSIC 351 or permission of instructor
• Offered in: 2026 Spring
• Section: 01
• Class Number: 12068
• Schedule/Time: MW 3:30 - 4:45 pm
• Instructor: Cote, Robin
• Location: McCormack M
• Session: Regular Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
• Capacity: 25
• Enrolled: 6
• Status: Open
• Credits: 3/3
• Class Notes: Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYSIC 247 and PHYSIC 347 and PHYSIC 351 or permission of instructor
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