Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - APMA 990 G100

Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics (4)

QuantumInfo&Computation

Class Number: 3956

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 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:

This course will cover mathematical aspects of topics in quantum information theory and quantum computation: e.g. quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, magic state distillation, quantum foundations, the origins of quantum advantage, and classical algorithms for simulating quantum circuits.  The precise choice of topics will take into account the interests of students.  Necessary elements of prerequisite topics will be provided when needed.  The class structure will emphasise student participation e.g. by giving presentations.

Prerequisites:
Linear and abstract algebra, basic real analysis, familiarity with theoretical computer science, and the general level of mathematical maturity of a senior undergraduate student or junior graduate student.  Familiarity with quantum physics will certainly be very helpful.

Grading

  • Participation 30%
  • Oral Presentations 30%
  • Final Written Report 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

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 website 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