ECE 5124 - Quantum Engineering and Technologies (3C)

Course Description

Introduction to quantum engineering and technologies in quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. The quantum physics section includes quantum states, superposition, entanglement, quantum measurements. The quantum computing section includes quantum bits, gates, circuits, and algorithms. The quantum communication section includes toy models for quantum key distribution and quantum teleportation. The quantum sensing section includes solid-state quantum defect sensors and single photon detection. Software quantum simulators will also be introduced, providing hands-on experience in design, simulate, and optimize quantum gates, algorithms, and sensors.

Why take this course?

Recent advances in quantum science and technologies have demonstrated quantum supremacy over classical devices and circuits in sensing, communication, and computing. Graduate students in Engineering need to be well prepared for the emerging quantum technologies to stay competitive in their career. This course is needed to bridge the graduate students who are trained by conventional engineering curriculum to the quantum fields. This course provides an introduction of fundamental concepts and metrics in quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum computing. The course will enable students to design, analyze, and characterize devices and circuits for quantum applications. The students will demonstrate the ability to adapt and innovate to solve problems and master the capacity to critically analyze and apply quantum engineering in sensing, communication, and computing. Students will have the ability to apply theories, models, and experimental considerations to address problems involving quantum technologies.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between quantum and classical devices.
• Examine various quantum systems.
• Analyze quantum gates and operations using physical devices.
• Create gate-based quantum circuits.
• Evaluate quantum communication protocols for secure communication.
• Design quantum sensors using various quantum systems.