ECE488 Design of Quantum Computers

• Understanding developments in the field of Quantum Mechanics over the last 120 years
• Elements of Quantum Gates and Circuits
• Design of Quantum Algorithms
• Applications of Quantum Cryptography Distribution of Matter
• Elements of Linear Algebra
• Elements of Complex Numbers
• Developments in Quantum Mechanics
• Quantum States
• Arrays and Operators
• Tensors
• Density Operator
• Quantum Measurement Theory
• Quantum Gates and Circuits
• Quantum Algorithms I
• Quantum Algorithms II
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Complexity Theory

The course includes the techniques required for the reliable construction and use of quantum computers. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the basic definitions and specialized topics related to the problems and techniques of designing quantum computers for use in various computing environments, but mainly for cryptography applications.
• Have specialized knowledge in advanced topics encountered in the modern development of quantum computers
• Explain and solve problems related to algorithms running on quantum computers and comment on topics from important publications in the field.
• Implement design strategies in combination with existing methods for implementing basic quantum computer circuits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create and present a group project on a topic related to the design and implementation of a quantum computer circuit.
• Search for and study contemporary bibliography in internationally renowned journals and conferences, explain and satisfactorily evaluate publications from them, as well as present their conclusions in class, if they choose individual work.