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Computer Science 598A
Advanced Topics in Computer Science:
Theory of Quantum Computing
Andrew Yao |
Spring 2002 |
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Course Summary
An introduction to the theory of quantum computation
and quantum cryptography. Basic knowledge of
algorithms and computation theory (at the level
of COS 423 and COS 487) is assumed. Familiarity
with quantum physics is helpful but not necessary.
Administrative Information
Lectures: F 1:30-3:20, Room: 302 Computer Science Building
Professor: Andrew Yao -
321 CS Building - 258-5182
yao@cs.princeton.edu
Graduate Coordinator:
Melissa Lawson -
310 CS Building - 258-5387
mml@cs.princeton.edu
Assignments
Homework Set 1, February 15, 2002
Homework Set 2, March 1, 2002
Homework Set 3, April 12, 2002
References
Quantum Computation and
Information, by M.A. Nielsen and I.L. Chuang,
Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Umesh Vazirani's Quantum Course, Fall 2000
John Preskill's Quantum Course, Fall 2000
Los
Alamos quantum e-print archive