PHY 631 - Quantum Information Physical Systems and Materials

Quantum computing is fast evolving to soon provide real applications that supersede classical computers. However to build quantum computers relies on ab understanding of physical systems, materials and the functioning of devices. This course will cover various important physical systems and materials currently used for quantum information processing. It is divided into a few modules, including superconducting qubits, solid-state spin qubits, photons, trapped ions, and topological qubits (p-wave superconductors, fractional quantum Hall systems, topological insulators, etc.) This course aims to bridge the gap from the physical principles to the potential functioning of devices.

1-3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)