Courses - Spring 2025
PHYS457
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH240, PHYS274); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC351, PHYS373).
Restriction: Permission of CMNS-Physics department; or permission of CMNS-Computer Science department.
Cross-listed with CMSC4 57.
Credit only granted for: PHYS457 or CMSC457. Additional infor mation: No previous background in quantum mechanics is required.
An introduction to the concept of a quantum computer, including algorithms that outperform classical computation and methods for performing quantum computation reliably in the presence of noise. As this is a multidisciplinary subject, the course will cover basic concepts in theoretical computer science and physics in addition to introducing core quantum computing topics.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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