Data on the course

5 ECTS credits

English

The course is held in every second/third autumn semester, during period I. It is recommended to complete the course at the 3^th, 4^th, or  5^th autumn semester.

Upon completion of the course, the student:

- knows the quantum mechanical circuit theory such that the student can construct a Hamiltonian operator for a simple electric ciruit
- is able to explain damping of quantum systems via master equation formalism and knows how it is derived and justified
- is able to to solve time-dependent quantum mechanical problems involving uncoupled or coupled harmonic oscillators and quantum bits
- knows basics of modern superconducting circuit based quantum bits.

The basic concepts and methods of modern quantum devices: quantum circuit theory, damping via master equation, harmonic oscillator, and Josephson junction based quantum bits.

Face-to-face teaching

Lectures 28 h, exercises 14 h, and self-study 93 h

Advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students of physics. Everyone, who is interested in the physics and working principles of modern quantum devices.

The recommended prerequisite is the courses of Quantum mechanics I 763312A and Quantum mechanics II 763613A/S or corresponding knowledge.

The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.

Lecture notes, E. Thuneberg & M. Silveri: Quantum devices, not following any particular book.

Final examination. Read more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.

Numerical grading scale 0 – 5, where 0 = fail

Matti Silveri

The course does not contain working life cooperation.