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FS/Ph 15 - First-Year Seminar: Quantum Information Science Today and Tomorrow

FS/Ph 15

First-Year Seminar: Quantum Information Science Today and Tomorrow

6 units (2-0-4)   |  second term

Quantum information science is transforming our understanding of the physical world and pointing toward revolutionary future technologies. We will explore the conceptual foundations of this rapidly advancing field. Topics to be discussed include quantum entanglement, Bell inequalities, decoherence, quantum metrology, quantum computing, quantum error correction, and quantum cryptography.

Instructor: Preskill
Published Date: Aug. 28, 2025