Carleton University · COMP 4114

Quantum Computing and Information

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to the ideas and principles of quantum computing and information. Review of mathematical foundations. Discussion of quantum theory, architecture, and quantum gates. Basic algorithms in quantum computing. Theoretical computer science and computation. Applications of quantum computing to cryptography. Quantum information and error correction.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): COMP 2804 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 4821 , MATH 5821 .
  • Prerequisite(s): COMP 2804 .
  • Lectures three hours a week
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Introduction to the ideas and principles of quantum computing and information. Review of mathematical foundations. Discussion of quantum theory, architecture, and quantum gates. Basic algorithms in quantum computing. Theoretical computer science and computation. Applications of quantum computing to cryptography. Quantum information and error correction.

  • Prerequisite(s): COMP 2804 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 4821 , MATH 5821 .
  • Lectures three hours a week

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