CSC374H1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

24L/12T

Introduction to quantum computing. Topics include the fundamental principles of quantum computing and information, including qubits, superpositions, entanglement, the quantum circuit model, and landmark quantum algorithms like Grover’s search, Shor’s factoring algorithm, Quantum Fourier transform, and Phase Estimation. Additional topics include quantum error correction, quantum cryptography, Hamiltonian simulation and quantum complexity theory.

PHY265H1/ PHY365H1. Note: Students not enrolled in the Computer Science Major or Specialist program at A&S, UTM, or UTSC, or the Data Science Specialist at A&S, are limited to a maximum of 1.5 credits in 300-/400-level CSC/ECE courses.
The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)