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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - APMA 990 G100

Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics (4)

QuantumInfo&Computation

Class Number: 7771

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Topics vary depending on faculty availability and student interest. Recent offerings include: geophysical fluid dynamics, adaptive numerical methods for differential equations, learning theory, and stability, pattern formation and chaos.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will introduce students to the basics of quantum information theory and quantum computation.  We will cover the basics of quantum communication such as quantum teleportation and quantum cryptography.  We will then cover the basic quantum algorithms including the Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm, Grover's search algorithm, and Shor's factoring algorithm.  Depending on time and interest, we will also cover more advanced topics in quantum information and computation.  Elementary quantum mechanics will be reviewed at the beginning and the necessary elements of classical computation and complexity theory will be briefly covered when needed.

Prerequisites:
Linear algebra, the general level of mathematical maturity equivalent of a senior undergraduate student.  Some familiarity with quantum physics and the theory of computation will certainly be helpful.

Grading

  • 3 Assignments 50%
  • Final Project 40%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

We will not follow a particular textbook but the texts of, primarily, Nielsen-Chuang and, secondarily, Kitaev-Shen-Vyalyi are recommended.

REQUIRED READING:

Michael A. Nielsen, Issac L. Chuang, "Quantum Computation and Quantum Information" 10ed
ISBN: 9781107002173

RECOMMENDED READING:

A. Yu. Kitaev, A. H. Shen. M. N. Vyalyi. Classical and Quantum Computation
ISBN: 978-0-8218-3229-5

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.