Syllabus

Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography. Prerequisite computer science, physics and mathematics will be presented. A reasonable knowledge of matrices and basic classical physics is way desirable.

Class Textbooks

1. Classical and Quantum Computation by A. Yu Kitaev, A. H. Shen, M. N. Vyalyi.
2. Explorations in Quantum Computing by Colin P. Williams, Scott H. Clearwater
3. (Recommended) Quantum Computing by Mika Hirvensalo
4. (Recommended) Z. Meglicki, notes Indiana University. (PDF)

Grading

The class grade will be based on participation, homework and projects.