Quantum and nanocomputing
MICRO-435 / 6 credits
Teacher:
Language: English
Remark: Pas donné en 2024-25
Summary
The course teaches non von-Neumann architectures. The first part of the course deals with quantum computing, sensing, and communications. The second focuses on field-coupled and conduction-based nanocomputing, in-memory and molecular computing, cellular automata, and spintronic computing.
Content
The topics covered by the course are summarized as follows:
- Fundamentals of quantum computing
- Qubit realization & control
- Cryo-CMOS components
- Scalable quantum computers
- Quantum communication, sensing, and metrology
- Nanocomputing based on conduction
- Field coupled nanocomputing (FCN)
- Logic in memory based on magnetic FCN
- BioMolecular Computing
- (Bio)Memristors
Keywords
Qubit, quantum stack, von Neumann architectures, biomolecular computing, memristors, logic-in-memory, conduction-based computing
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
- Basic mathematics/physics
Recommended courses
- Basic quantum mechanics
- Solid-state devices
- CMOS circuit design
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Generalize basic concept of a quantum computer
- Develop simple algorithms
- Design cryo-CMOS circuits and systems
- Contextualise the control and readout of spin qubits
- Elaborate basics of in-memory computing, molecular computing, memristors, and conduction-based computing
Assessment methods
On-going assesment through homework
Final examination
Resources
Bibliography
- N.D. Mermin, âQuantum Computer Science: An Introduction,â Cambridge University Press, 5th printing, 2016. ISBN 978-0-521-87658-2
- M.A. Nielsen, I.I. Chuang, âQuantum Computation and Quantum Informationâ, Cambridge Press, 3rd printing, 2017. ISBN 978-1-107-00217-3
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Quantum Computation and Quantum Information / Nielsen
- Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction / Mermin
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Quantum and nanocomputing
- Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Quantum and nanocomputing
- Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Quantum and nanocomputing
- Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Quantum and nanocomputing
- Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Quantum and nanocomputing
- Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
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