BLH3900 Bachelor's Thesis Course description

Quantum information technology implements quantum phenomena to process information and communicate it beyond the limits of the classical world. According to the EU Quantum Technologies Flagship report, such technology is based on the following pillars:

• Quantum computation
• Quantum communication
• Quantum simulation
• Quantum metrology and sensing

This course will introduce students to the first three of these fields, by equipping them with knowledge of principles, ideas, and methods. Many of these methods are also applicable within several other fields.

Prior knowledge in quantum physics is not required. The students will be trained to create their own quantum algorithms, simulate quantum systems, and implement the corresponding programs on classical and quantum computers. By implementing calculations and simulations of quantum systems, the students will learn about the fundamental quantum phenomena and key concepts. Moreover, in order to lay the proper foundation, the fundamental concepts of classical information theory is introduced.

A selection of recently published quantum algorithms and methods, including communication protocols, computational methods of modern quantum physics, and optimization algorithms, will be presented and analysed. Particular focus will be given to applications in data science in order to address research challenges in sustainable systems. Finally, the most recent challenges and particular proof of concept problems, including so-called quantum supremacy, will be addressed.

Students taking the course should be familiar with elementary calculus, including the concepts of complex numbers and numerical methods, and with basic linear algebra. Moreover, the students should be in command of a programming language/computing environment such as, e.g., Python, MATLAB or C(++).

In this regard, it is worth mentioning that the first lectures of the course will be spent on reminding the students of the basic concepts from mathematics.

Etter fullført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:;

Kunnskaper

Studenten

• har begynnende kunnskap om vitenskapsteori, forskningsmetode og forskningsetikk
• har utvidet kunnskap om og innsikt i bacheloroppgavens tema

Ferdigheter

Studenten

• har evne til å formulere og avgrense et pedagogisk og/eller fagdidaktisk problem
• kan anvende metodisk kunnskap til å formidle og dokumentere sentralt fagstoff innen det selvvalgte temaet
• kan planlegge og gjennomføre et selvstendig arbeid i tråd med faglige og metodiske krav og forskningsetiske retningslinjer
• viser ferdigheter i akademisk skriving og hvis aktuelt, fremstille et praktisk arbeid visuelt.

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

• diskuterer sammenhengen mellom det selvvalgte teamet og barnehagens samfunnsmandat og verdigrunnlag
• kan reflektere kritisk og etisk rundt oppgavens tema;

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The exam consists of two parts:

1. An individual project report of about 2000 - 4000 words. The report counts 50% towards the final grade.

2. A 30 minute individual oral exam, which includes a 10 minute presentation of the candidates project. The oral exam counts 50% towards the final grade. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course. The oral exam cannot be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

In the event of a postponed examination in this course the exam may be held as an oral exam. Oral exams cannot be appealed.

The student can bring their own project report. The student is also allowed to make use of her/his own computer for the presentation of the project.

For the assessment, a grading scale from A to E is used. A denotes the highest and E the lowest passing grade, and F denotes a fail.

Two internal invigilators/examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Bacheloroppgaven vurderes av en intern og en ekstern sensor.;