Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students should be able
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To master the quantum computational model.
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To design and analyse basic quantum algorithms.
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To inderstand and mplement basic techniques in quantum data science.
Syllabus
- Quantum computation and algorithms
- The quantum computational model (gates, measurements, and circuits).
- Introduction to quantum algorithms. Algoritmic classes and complexity.
- Quantum algorithms based on phase amplification: Goriver's algorithm and its generalizations.
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Quantum techniques for data science
Summaries (2025-25)
T Lectures
| Sep 22 (09:00 - 11:00) |
Introduction to Quantum Computation and the course dynamics
(slides). |
| Sep 29 (09:00 - 11:00) |
What's in a qubit? Representation and evolution of a quantum system. Single-qubit gates and the Bloch sphere
(slides). |
| Oct 6 (09:00 - 11:00) |
Introduction to quantum algorithms. A first worked example: The Deutsch algoritm.
A quantum solution to the Bernstein-Vazirani problem
(slides). |
TP Lectures
| Sep 25 (16:00 - 18:00) |
Superposition and quantum interference. Review of the mathematical background for quantum computation
(slides). |
| Oct 2 (16:00 - 18:00) |
(to be re-scheduled) |
| Oct 9 (16:00 - 18:00) |
Exercises (1) (pdf) and (2) (pdf) |
Bibliography
Quantum Computation and Algorithms
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M. A. Nielsen and I. L. Chuang. Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (10th
Anniversary Edition). Cambridge University Press, 2010
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E. Rieffel and W. Polak. Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction. MIT Press, 2011.
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N. S. Yanofsky and M. A. Mannucci. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists. Cambridge
University Press, 2008.
Quantum Computation for Data Science
Complementary readings
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S. Aaronson. Quantum Computing since Democritus. Cambridge
University Press, 2013.
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J. Preskill Quantum Computing in the NISQ era and beyond. Quantum 2, 79, 2018.
Links
Pragmatics
Lecturers
Assessment
- Individual assignment,
with written report and individual, oral defense (50%)
Oral: 5-7 January 2026
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Individual test (50%)
Test: 11 December 2025
Contact