Quantum Algorithm and Software
PHYS 4350
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
An introduction to quantum algorithms and current software development. Topics covered: Introduction to quantum circuits; Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm, Bernstein-Vazirani Algorithm, Simon's Algorithm, Quantum Fourier transform, Quantum Phase Estimation; Shor's Algorithm, Grover's Algorithm, Quantum Counting; Solving linear systems of equations using quantum algorithm and its Qiskit implementation; Solving combinatorial optimization problems; Travelling Salesman Problem using Quantum Phase Estimation; quantum machine learning, Qiskit quantum software. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: (MATH 2413 or MATH 2417 or equivalent) and (MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or equivalent) and (MATH 2418 or equivalent).
Offering Frequency: Each year
Grades: 10
Median GPA: B
Mean GPA: 2.633