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Our summer school provides undergraduates a comprehensive introduction to the exciting field of quantum technologies.

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Aimed at undergraduates with a background in engineering and computer science (but also open to those studying Natural Sciences), the summer school will provide a comprehensive introduction to the exciting field of Quantum Technologies, including quantum computing and quantum communication.

School Programme

For a week in early July students will have the opportunity to attend lectures from leading experts, including:

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics

• Overview of basic quantum ideas and the ‘language’ of quantum mechanics
• Introduction to the Schrödinger Equation, Dirac Notation, Operators and Superposition

Quantum computing and qubits

• Introduction to qubits, Bloch sphere, simple one qubit and two qubit gates and circuits
• Decoherence, qubit errors and a simple quantum error correction procedure

Quantum algorithms and quantum computing architectures

• Introduction to quantum computing and algorithms theory and analysis
• Overview of key quantum algorithms and applications giving provable quantum advantage (Shor's algorithm, Grover's algorithm, Hamiltonian simulation...)
• Overview of recent heuristic quantum algorithms and applications (QAOA, VQE...)

Quantum cryptography and quantum communication

• Quantum entanglement; Quantum teleportation
• Quantum key distribution
• Certified randomness

Key technology platforms for quantum computers

• Overview of key quantum computing platforms, including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, semiconductor spin qubits, photonics and cold atoms
• Summary of key quantum computing hardware developers in the field

Students will also have the chance to work hands-on in quantum technologies, including fabricating nanoscale devices and programming current-generation quantum processors. Additionally, students will be able to meet with °×С½ãÂÛ̳Q staff and students and have the opportunity to take part in smaller tutorials in quantum information and quantum technologies.

Dates and Fees

• Dates: Monday 4 -  Friday 8 July 2022
• Location: °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Bloomsbury Campus, London, UK
• Course and accommodation fees will be fully covered by a grant from EPSRC
• Travel: Students will have to cover any travel expenses, but to make the school as inclusive as possible there is also a small travel bursary available.

This year our summer school will be held in-person and on-site! However, the University may still have in place public health measures due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.