Quantum Information and Computing

The course introduces the basics of the quantum paradigm and its application to the field of computing. The student will discover main differences between the classical and quantum paradigm, consolidating knowledge both in the suitable mathematical framework and by designing quantum software.

The student will be able to understand the premises of the quantum paradigm and the motivations for its application within different fields of computer science. She/He will acquire the ability to solve elementary problems in quantum mechanics that are of interest for the physical implementation of quantum devices for communication and computation. She/He will also learn the working principles of some paradigmatic algorithms of quantum key distribution and of some of the most important algorithms in quantum computing.