Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications
offered by The University of Chicago

Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications
at
UChicago
Overview

Learn the skills necessary to break into the emerging field of quantum science

Skills you will learn

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What are the course deliverables?

Apply the fundamental framework of linear algebra to perform calculations (e.g., expectation values, state vector evolution, decoherence times, etc.) essential to quantum networking, computing, and communications applications
Analyze, execute, and debug Python code as they implement various quantum circuits using Qiskit software, as well as implement various quantum communication and network protocols, such as quantum teleportation, superdense coding, entanglement distribution, and quantum key distribution (QKD), using SeQUeNCe software
Explain the physical components used in quantum networks like superconducting and trapped ion qubits, photonic quantum channels, and quantum repeaters
Identify the various layers and protocols defined by and utilized in quantum communication networks

More about this course

The eight-week online course in Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications, is offered by the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and managed by an industry leader in Quantum computing, the Chicago Quantum Exchange, and uniquely positioned within the nation’s quantum hub, prepares you to enter the quantum field with demonstrations, simulations, and technical hands-on experience

Week 1: Onboarding and additional training

Week 2: Fundamentals and principles of quantum information

Week 3: Computing expectation values for quantum measurements

Week 4: Basics of quantum programming

Week 5: Properties of quantum entanglement

Week 6: Concepts in quantum communications

Week 7: Quantum network hardware

Week 8: Quantum network protocols and simulation

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No programs at the University of Chicago offer conditional admission to students who have not submitted an application following the standard application process and deadlines. A few will make conditional offers of admission to students who otherwise have met the requirements for admission, but do not yet meet the program's English proficiency requirements. If you receive a conditional offer, you will not be allowed to enroll until you have met the requirement; the conditions may not be met after arrival on campus.
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