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Courses - Spring 2026
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11/27/2025 at 01:30 PM
CMSC858G
Advanced Topics in Theory of Computing; Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg
Recommended: CMSC657 or a similar graduate-level introduction to quantum information is desirable. Must be in the Computer Science Master's or Doctoral program; or permission of the instructor.

Introduction to the theory of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computation. Topics include stabilizer codes, quantum error-correction conditions, bounds on quantum codes, fault-tolerant protocols, threshold theorem, surface codes, and additional topics as time allows.