WCOMS4281-001: Introduction to Quantum Computing for Fall 2024

Days and Time

Mondays and Wednesdays 10:10 AM-11:25 AM

Location

RTBA BTBA

Allowed For:

  • Undergraduate
  • Masters
  • Professional
  • PhD

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of linear algebra. Prior knowledge of quantum mechanics is not required although helpful.

Notes:

None

Instructor:

Yuen, Henry

Description

Introduction to quantum computing. Shor's factoring algorithm, Grover's database search algorithm, the quantum summation algorithm. Relationship between classical and quantum computing. Potential power of quantum computers.