Practical Quantum Technologies (893F3)
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Practical Quantum Technologies
Module 893F3
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Pre-Requisite
None.
Module Outline
This module will introduce you to the practical implementations of quantum technologies. You will learn to systematically and critically evaluate different implementations and develop a quantitative understanding of relevant technologies. You will develop an overall understanding of the underlying principles, technologies, challenges and opportunities. You will learn how to independently evaluate and explain key concepts in quantum technologies.
Module learning outcomes
Develop a conceptual and quantitative in-depth understanding on how quantum technologies are implemented in different physical systems.
Demonstrate the ability to systematically and critically compare different implementations of quantum technologies.
Demonstrate the ability to independently evaluate and explain key concepts in quantum technologies making use of appropriate literature sources.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Spring Semester Week 10 Fri 17:00 | 30.00% |
| Test | Spring Semester Week 11 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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Prof Winfried Hensinger
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Matthias Keller
Convenor
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