Quantum Computation

Six-week course from NQCC and University of Bristol, led by Professor Noah Linden

This course builds upon Quantum Information Theory to describe the concepts underpinning quantum computation. By the end of this course you will understand the key algorithms and their applications, such as Shor's and Grover’s algorithms and quantum simulation. You will also learn about quantum Fourier transform and phase estimation, quantum error correction and noise and quantum channels.

Course will cover:

Classical and quantum computational complexity
Grover’s algorithm and its generalisations
The quantum Fourier transform and periodicity
Integer factorisation
Phase estimation
Hamiltonian simulation
Noise and the framework of quantum channels
Quantum error-correction

Course information:

Dates: Course commencing 25 April 2022
Content: 18 hours recorded material and supporting notes
Time commitment: Weekly 1 hour live interactive class and 1 hour live follow up session. One assignment to be completed per week.
Total time commitment of of 50-60 hours.
Duration: Six weeks