Quantum Information
Module PH2237
Module version of WS 2019/20 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
available module versions | |||
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WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 |
Basic Information
PH2237 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Specialization Modules in Elite-Master Program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (TMP)
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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150 h | 45 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2237 is Norbert Schuch.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Quantum Information deals with the study of quantum mechanics from the point of view of information theory, as well as with the use of quantum mechanical systems for the purpose of information processing and computation. On the one hand, this includes quantum information theory, with topics such as quantum teleportation, the transmission of information through quantum channels, quantum cryptography, and the quantification of quantum entanglement as a resource for the aforementioned tasks. On the other hand, it involves quantum computation, i.e., computation based on the laws of quantum mechanics, covering topics such as quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, and the physical realization of quantum computers.
The module provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of Quantum Information. It covers:
- States, evolution, and measurement
- Quantum entanglement
- Quantum channels
- Quantum cryptography
- Quantum computation and quantum algorithms
- Quantum error correction
- Implementations of quantum information processing
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of the module the students:
- are able to explain the pure and mixed state formalism of quantum mechanics
- understand the Bloch sphere picture
- understand Schmidt decomposition, its relevance for understanding entanglement, and purifications of mixed states
- can explain completely positive maps and their relevance, the Kraus representation, and the Stinespring dilation
- know about POVM measurements and their relation to projective measurements
- understand pure state entanglement, in particular the relevance of the entropy of entanglement
- know about basics of mixed state entanglement, in particular the PPT criterion, entanglement witnesses, and negativity
- understand the importance of Bell inequalities
- have learned the basics of quantum computing, in particular quantum circuits, the role of reversibility, and basic alsorithms, in particular the Deutsch algorithm, Grover's algorithm, and Shor's algorithm
- know basics of quantum error correction, in particular the 9-qubit Shor code
Preconditions
Very good knowledge of Linear Algebra (e.g. MA9201) is essential for this module. Knowledge of quantum mechanics (e.g. PH0007) is certainly useful, but not strictly necessary. (However, please let the lecturer know in advance should you have no prior knowledge of quantum mechanics.)
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 2 | Quantum Information | Schuch, N. |
Fri, 14:00–16:00, PH HS2 |
documents |
UE | 1 | Exercise to Quantum Information | Schuch, N. | dates in groups |
documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of a lecture and exercise classes. The lecture will be taught on the blackboard. Lecture notes will be published on the lecture website http://www.mpq.mpg.de/~nys/QI1920. The lecture will be complemented by homework sheets and exercises, which serve to deepen the understanding of the topics covered in the lecture through specific examples and complementary perspectives. Study of the homework sheets and attendance of the exercises is therefore strongly encouraged.
Media
blackboard presentation, lecture notes, homework sheets
Literature
- J. Preskill, Quantum Computation lecture notes.
- M. Nielsen and I. Chuang, Quantum Information and Computation. (Cambridge University Press, 2010)
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be an oral exam of 25 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and examples.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- How does the Deutsch algorithm work?
- What is a completely positive map?
- What is the Bloch sphere?
- What is the idea behind quantum error correction?
- What is the PPT criterion?
- What is the Schmidt decomposition, and what is its relevance to entangement?
- What is a purification of a mixed state?
- What happens to continuous erros in quantum error correction?
- How can we find a Schmidt decomposition?
- What is the Choi-Jamiolkowski isomorphism?
Participation in the exercise class is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.