74.406/74.757 Introduction to Quantum Computing


Textbook
   Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Michael A. Nielsen & Isaac L. Chuang, Cambridge University Press, 2000 ISBN 0-521-63503-9 (Available at UofM bookstore)

Reference books
    Quantum computing, Jozef Gruska, McGraw-Hill, 1999 ISBN 007-709503-0. See book's web page: http://www.fi.muni.cz/usr/gruska/quantum
    Quantum Information Processing for Computer Scientist, Gilles Brassard, Preliminary and Fragmented version: http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~brassard/livre.pdf

Course's objective:
    To introduce the basic notions of quantum computing, with particular emphasis on quantum circuits and quantum algorithms. The course is offered to graduate student (074.757) and undergraduate student (074.406) with background either in computer science, mathematics, physics or computer engineering.

Marking Scheme:

General course's outline:
   A few lectures will be dedicated to introduce concepts in mathematics as well as concepts in solid state physics (CMOS technology), physics (properties of waves and a basic atom model) and computer science (Boolean gates &Boolean circuits, theory of computation and complexity theory). Note that CMOS, physics and CS concepts will be covered more or less deeply based on student interests and taking in consideration my limitations to cover topics in physics and solid state physics. The other lectures will be dedicated to:
Academic Dishonesty:
You should be aware that plagiarism of any sort and any other form of cheating is considered a very serious offense, and it will be severely dealt with. In particular, make sure that all the work you hand in is yours and yours alone. If you are found guilty of copying any work you hand in, then you are liable for serious academic penalties. Note that you are also guilty if you help someone else cheat. Read the section on plagiarism and cheating and examination impersonation in the University General Calendar.