Program Overview

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Course Overview

The course SH2381 Quantum Information is a 7.5 credit course that deals with physical and information theoretical aspects of quantum information technology and quantum computations.

Information per Course Offering

Spring 2026

• Course location: AlbaNova
• Duration: 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 61093
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of places: Places are not limited
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: P3: D2, J2

Course Syllabus

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

Physical and information theoretic principles of quantum information technology, including:

• Quantum mechanical measurements
• Time development for open quantum systems
• Density matrices
• Qubits, quantum gates, and quantum circuits
• Universal quantum gates
• Quantum mechanical entanglement and teleportation
• Quantum cryptography
• Examples of important quantum algorithms
• Quantum superiority
• Interference, decoherence, bit errors, and error correction

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the principles of qubits, different types of quantum gates, and quantum circuits
• Analyze the properties of simpler quantum algorithms
• Perform calculations of simpler quantum information processes
• Describe the principles of quantum teleportation and quantum cryptography
• Explain the mechanisms behind bit errors and quantum error correction
• Perform and report on laboratory work related to quantum information

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• Completed course in quantum mechanics, corresponding to the content of course SI2380
• English B / English 6

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INL1 - Homework problems, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laborations, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Main Field of Study

Engineering Physics

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Part of Programme

• Master's Programme, Engineering Physics, year 1, TFYG
• Master's Programme, Engineering Physics, year 1, TFYA