Minor in Quantum Technology
Quantum Technology
Inclusion of Quantum Technology as a Minor in the UG Program.
Overview
Quantum Technology is an emerging field that promises to revolutionize computation, communication, and sensing. This minor program is designed to provide undergraduate students with a solid foundation in the principles of quantum mechanics and their applications in cutting-edge technologies. Students will learn about quantum computation, quantum cryptography, quantum sensing, and the materials that make these technologies possible.
Coordinator
Arindam Ghosh and Baladitya Suri
Curriculum Structure
Credit Requirement for Minor: 15 Credits Total
12 CREDIT CORE COURSES AND 3 ELECTIVES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST PROVIDED AT THE BOTTOM
Core Courses
12 Credits| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| QT 207 (3:0) | Introduction to Quantum Computation (AUG) |
| QT 209 (3:0) | Introduction to Quantum Communications and Cryptography (AUG) |
| QT 202 (3:0) | Introduction to Quantum Measurement and Sensing (JAN) |
| QT 204 (3:0) | Introduction to Materials for Quantum Technologies (JAN) |
Elective Courses
3 Credits RequiredTo be selected from the following:
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| QT 306 (3:0) | Advanced Quantum Computation and Information (JAN) |
| E0 213 (3:0) | Quantum-safe Cryptography (JAN) |
| E2 210 (3:0) | Quantum Error-correcting Codes (JAN) |
| E2 270 (3:0) | Quantum Information Theory (AUG) |
| E7 211 (2:1) | Photonics Integrated Circuits (AUG) |
| NE 203 (3:0) | Advanced Micro and Nanofabrication Technology and Process (AUG) |
| NE 222 (3:0) | MEMS Modelling, Design and Implementation (AUG) |
| NE 310 (3:0) | Photonics Technology: Materials and Devices (AUG) |
| NE 320 (3:0) | Quantum Optics (JAN) |
| PH 359 (3:0) | Physics at the Nanoscale (JAN) |
| NE 312 (3:0) | Nonlinear and Ultrafast Photonics (AUG) |
| IN 332 (3:0) | 2D Materials (JAN) |