PHYS 220: Quantum Computing

2016-17 2017-18 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2017-18 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 396

Prerequisites: EE 201/MSE 207 or equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor

Description: An introduction to quantum computing. Topics include qubits, entanglement, quantum gates, quantum circuit diagrams, simple quantum algorithms, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography, Shor’s factorization algorithm, Grover’s search algorithm, and quantum error correction.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with EE 214.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: EE 214 / PHYS 220
Year F W S Su Total
2024-25 4/45 4/45
2016-17 6/15 6/15