Introduction to Quantum Computation

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This course covers the fundamentals of quantum information and computing, delving into universal quantum principles, qubits, quantum algorithms, quantum computation, entanglement, quantum measurements, quantum noise and error correction, quantum communication, and quantum networks. Additionally, the course includes the option of either a physical or computational lab component. In the physical lab, students can explore superposition, entanglement, and measurement with individual photons in the new undergraduate quantum optics lab. Conversely, the computational lab provides hands-on experience with quantum algorithms and techniques, facilitated by remote access to publicly available quantum computers.