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PHYS7909 – Quantum Measurement and Control
2024 – 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
Sarath Raman Nair
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
PHYS714 or PHYS7905
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| 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. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
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
Requirements to Pass this Unit
To pass this unit you must achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50%
Hurdle Assessments
There are no hurdle assessments in this unit
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of 0 will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance as- sessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted.
- Problem sets – YES, Standard Late Penalty applies
- Project reports – YES, Standard Late Penalty applies
- Examination – NO, unless Special Consideration is granted
Special Consideration
The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the written assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Problem sets | 30% | No | Regularly during semester |
| Project reports | 30% | No | Regularly during semester |
| Oral Final Exam | 40% | No | In examination period |
Problem sets
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Regularly during 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.
Project reports
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: Regularly during 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.
Oral Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: In examination period
Weighting: 40%
Oral examination in the University Examination period.
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.
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
Classes
Lectures and SGTA beginning Week 1: There are 3 lecture hours and 1 SGTA a week.
Lectures will be held online via Zoom and will be co-taught with Sydney Quantum Academy PhD Students. SGTA will also be online and make use of Miro as a collaborative whiteboard.
Lecture material
Lecture notes are available, and readily available textbooks will be recomended.
Communication
We will communicate with you via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to your lecturers from your university email address.
COVID Information
For the latest information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please refer to the Coron- avirus infection page on the Macquarie website: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirus-faqs. Remember to check this page regularly in case the information and requirements change during semester. If there are any changes to this unit in relation to COVID, these will be communicated via iLearn.
Unit Schedule
A weekly topic schedule will be available on iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes from Previous Offering
We value student feedback to be able to continually improve the way we offer our units. As such we encourage students to provide constructive feedback via stu- dent surveys, to the teaching staff directly, or via the FSE Student Experience & Feedback link in the iLearn page.
Student feedback from the previous offering of this unit was very positive overall, with students pleased with the clarity around assessment requirements and the level of support from teaching staff. As such, no change to the delivery of the unit is planned, however we will continue to strive to improve the level of support and the level of student engagement.
Unit information based on version 2024.04 of the Handbook