FSK3906 Quantum Circuits 7.5 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
every year LP2, starting Autumn 2020
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
This is a PhD version af the course SK2906 Quantum Circuits. There will be 14 lectures, Weekly homework problems, and one oral exam. PhD students will be required ta perform same extra tasks that go beyond with the Masters students, but the lectures will be the same.
Course contents
Basic quantum transport theory: Landauer's formula and Landauer-Biittiker's formalism, coulomb-blocked and single-electron circuits. Basic superconducting electronics: The Josephson effect and classical non-linear dynamics af superconducting circuits. Quantum electrodynamics af superconducting circuits and superconducting quantum bits. Hybrid quantum systems such as quantum optomechanics and quantum acoustics.
Intended learning outcomes
After finished course the student should be able to:
- apply basic theories af quantum transport
- formulate and analyze lumped-element model for quantum circuits explain basic concepts af quantum-limited measurement
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Masters in applied physics ar Masters in electrical engineering with sufficient background in quantum physics.
Recommended prerequisites
Completed course S!1146 Vector analysis and S11155 Theoretical physics.
Equipment
Laptop computer for simulations i Python.
Literature
Various review articles and pedological articles. Lecture notes.
The course literature will be made available in the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Oral exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Completion af all homework problems and passing the oral exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.