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PHYS8909 – Quantum Control

2023 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Alexei Gilchrist
alexei.gilchrist@mq.edu.au
Lecturer, Convenor
Thomas Volz
thomas.volz@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Permission by special approval
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Phys7909
Unit description Unit description

Acquiring information and control are two key aspects of quantum technology that are critical for the successful development and application of quantum devices. Information acquisition requires the use of advanced formalism and techniques for quantum measurements, sensing, and characterisation, which enable researchers to probe the quantum world in unprecedented detail. Furthermore, once information about a quantum system has been obtained, it is often necessary to apply control techniques to manipulate its state and behaviour. The unit introduces students to the formalism of quantum measurements and characterisation techniques, and methods for quantum control. The unit also covers practical application of these techniques using Python quantum modelling libraries.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in quantum information.
  • ULO2: Explain basic concepts of measurement and control of quantum systems and apply them to low-dimensional quantum systems.
  • ULO3: Use theoretical quantum frameworks to model simple quantum systems.
  • ULO4: Use numerical packages to model simple quantum systems.
  • ULO5: Effectively communicate physical arguments in quantum information through explanation in assessment tasks.

General Assessment Information

In order to pass the unit, you must achieve a total mark equal or greater than 50%. The unit does not have any hurdle tasks.

Late submission of assessments is accepted. The Standard Late Penalty applies. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Problem sets 30% No Throughout semester
Oral examination 40% No S2 examination period
Project report 30% No Throughout semester

Problem sets

Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Throughout semester
Weighting: 30%

 

A sequence of problem sets throughout the session.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in quantum information.
  • Explain basic concepts of measurement and control of quantum systems and apply them to low-dimensional quantum systems.
  • Use theoretical quantum frameworks to model simple quantum systems.
  • Use numerical packages to model simple quantum systems.
  • Effectively communicate physical arguments in quantum information through explanation in assessment tasks.

Oral examination

Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: S2 examination period
Weighting: 40%

 

Oral examination in the Examination Period covering all course content

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in quantum information.
  • Explain basic concepts of measurement and control of quantum systems and apply them to low-dimensional quantum systems.
  • Use theoretical quantum frameworks to model simple quantum systems.
  • Effectively communicate physical arguments in quantum information through explanation in assessment tasks.

Project report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: Throughout semester
Weighting: 30%

 

Reports for numerical and computational projects

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in quantum information.
  • Explain basic concepts of measurement and control of quantum systems and apply them to low-dimensional quantum systems.
  • Use theoretical quantum frameworks to model simple quantum systems.
  • Use numerical packages to model simple quantum systems.
  • Effectively communicate physical arguments in quantum information through explanation in assessment tasks.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Lectures and SGTAs with supporting reference and practice material.

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Results

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Changes from Previous Offering

First half of unit now focuses on quantum measurement and estimation - a critical aspect of the quantum control stack. 

Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook