Our summer school provides undergraduates a comprehensive introduction to the exciting field of quantum technologies.
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Aimed at undergraduates with a background in engineering and computer science (but also open to those studying Natural Sciences), the summer school will provide a comprehensive introduction to the exciting field of Quantum Technologies, including quantum computing and quantum communication.
School Programme
For a week in early July students will have the opportunity to attend lectures from leading experts, including:
- Fundamentals of quantum mechanics
- Overview of basic quantum ideas and the ‘language’ of quantum mechanics
- Introduction to the Schrödinger Equation, Dirac Notation, Operators and Superposition
- Quantum computing and qubits
- Introduction to qubits, Bloch sphere, simple one qubit and two qubit gates and circuits
- Decoherence, qubit errors and a simple quantum error correction procedure
- Quantum algorithms and quantum computing architectures
- Introduction to quantum computing and algorithms theory and analysis
- Overview of key quantum algorithms and applications giving provable quantum advantage (Shor's algorithm, Grover's algorithm, Hamiltonian simulation...)
- Overview of recent heuristic quantum algorithms and applications (QAOA, VQE...)
- Quantum cryptography and quantum communication
- Quantum entanglement; Quantum teleportation
- Quantum key distribution
- Certified randomness
- Key technology platforms for quantum computers
- Overview of key quantum computing platforms, including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, semiconductor spin qubits, photonics and cold atoms
- Summary of key quantum computing hardware developers in the field
Students will also have the chance to work hands-on in quantum technologies, including fabricating nanoscale devices and programming current-generation quantum processors. Additionally, students will be able to meet with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøQ staff and students and have the opportunity to take part in smaller tutorials in quantum information and quantum technologies.
Dates and Fees
- Dates: Monday 4Â -Â Friday 8Â July 2022
- Location: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Bloomsbury Campus, London, UK
- Course and accommodation fees will be fully covered by a grant from EPSRC
- Travel: Students will have to cover any travel expenses, but to make the school as inclusive as possible there is also a small travel bursary available.
This year our summer school will be held in-person and on-site! However, the University may still have in place public health measures due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Â