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COMP 681 - Quantum Computing

COMP 681: Quantum Computing (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

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3 units
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Overview of quantum computing and quantum information. Quantum mechanics of spin systems and qubits; entanglement, superposition, and measurement. Basic and intermediate quantum circuits and their applications and physical implementation. Quantum cryptography. Simulation of quantum circuits. History, potential applications, and near-future prospects.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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Who can take it
Not open to students with credit or concurrent enrollment in COMP 581 or PHYS 581 or PHYS 681. Graduate standing.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Cross-listed with
PHYS 681
Catalog notes
Requires use of Python programming.

0 sections in Spring 2027

COMP 681 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all COMP classes for other terms.