Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dominic Berry
E6B-7 Wally's Walk 2.408
Tuesdays 3-5pm; other times by appointment.
Lecturer
Thomas Volz
Lecturer
Gavin Brennen
Lab Demonstrator
Xavier Vidal Asensio
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the growing field of quantum information science and technology. A general formalism is introduced involving the concept of Hilbert space, states represented by density matrices, open systems evolution via operator sum decompositions, and generalised measurement theory. Much of the unit covers the physics and quantum information aspects of leading physical implementations for a quantum engineered device, including: atomic, (neutral and trapped ion), photonic, superconducting and semiconductor devices. There is a laboratory component based on photonic systems with experiments on quantum correlations in single photons, tests of quantum nonlocality, and generation of entangled photons.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Final examination | 20% | No | University Examination Period |
Midsemester Examination | 20% | No | Week 8 |
Assignments | 20% | No | TBA |
Explorer Investigation | 20% | No | Week 7 |
Final Project | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 20%
Final Examination [problem based], covering the concepts in the course.
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the week of December 17-21 2018. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
Midsemester Examination covering the concepts in the first half of the course.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Four take home assignments to be worked on individually.
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Each student will undertake a minimum of 3 days of lab practical exploring various aspects of experimental quantum technologies. Students will gain experience in the preparation, manipulation and detection of quantum signals or equivalent in various types of quantum technologies, e.g. quantum optics, diamond quantum systems, cavity QED etc. Students will write a short report based on their required lab tasks and the report is assessed for clarity, depth and comprehension of the lab techniques involved in their practical.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
A three week final project, focusing on developing problem solving and the concepts covered in the course. The assessment comprises of a written report (<10pages). The project can range over the various topics covered in the course, and can involve theory or experiment or both.
Lectures in a standard lecture room or in the PC lab. The practicals will be either in the Diamond Lab or Quantum Optics Labs.
Suggested textbooks are:
The unit will start with a six-week introduction to the theory of quantum information. There will also be a two-week experimental project during this time, which will be due in week 7. There will then be 4 weeks on the theoretical background of the experimental platforms for quantum information. This will be followed by 3 weeks of more advanced topics in quantum information. There will be a midsemester exam in week 8 and a final examination in the university examination period.
Lectures: Thursday 4-6pm 3 Innovation Road G230, Friday 10am-12pm 3 Innovation Road G230
Labs: Thursday 1-4pm, Friday 12-3pm, or Friday 3-6pm for 2 weeks
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
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Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
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Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
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This year the unit has a midsemester examination, and the number of assignments has been increased.