Introduction to Quantum Computing

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This course offers a rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum computing. Topics include Hilbert spaces, tensor products, unitary evolution, quantum gates and circuits, entanglement, quantum algorithms (Deutsch-Jozsa, Grover’s, and Shor’s), quantum measurement, and error correction. Emphasis is placed on formal reasoning, mathematical structure, and conceptual understanding. | Knowledge of linear algebra, complex numbers, and basic probability theory