Foundations of Quantum Technologies

Foundations of Quantum Technologies

The Foundations of Quantum Technologies course is designed to equip faculty members, researchers, and professionals with a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum information science, quantum computing, and their real-world applications.

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Programming in Python

This course is a concise yet comprehensive program tailored for B.Tech/MCA/BCA/M.Tech students and corporate professionals. Covering Python fundamentals, control flow, functions, file handling, and object-oriented concepts, participants gain hands-on experience to code, analyze data, and develop applications efficiently. No prior experience required, making it ideal for beginners and experienced programmers alike.

Program Date

Apr 11 – May 3, 2025

Learning Format

Online Live Learning

Program Duration

20 Day - 40 Hour
Mon - Sat

Course Price

Academic: ₹500 Professional: ₹1500

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Course Curriculum

  • Classical Physics
  • Hamiltonian function and Hamilton’s equations
  • Evolution of Quantum Mechanics
  • Evolution of Quantum Mechanics
  • Bohr’s Quantization Principle
  • De Broglie’s Wave Particle Duality
  • Postulates of Quantum Mechanics
  • Hilbert Space
  • Dirac Bra-Ket Notation
  • Schrodinger Equation
  • Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
  • Superposition & Entanglement
  • Superposition & Entanglement
  • Bosons and Fermions

  • Digital Communication and Information
  • Shannon Entropy
  • Quantum Information
  • Decoherence and Noise
  • Kraus Operators

  • Qualitative ideas of a Turing Machine
  • Types of Turing Machine
  • Time and Space Complexity – P vs NP
  • PSPACE
  • Quantum complexity classes – Q, EQP, BQP, BPP, QMA
  • Post Quantum Cryptography

  • First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
  • Thermal Equilibrium and Gibbs Principle
  • Quantum Statistics – Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Distributions

Program Outcomes

Understand core concepts of quantum mechanics and quantum computing.

Gain insights into quantum statistical physics and thermodynamics.

Learn quantum information theory, including superposition, entanglement, and decoherence.

Engage with industry experts to explore real-world applications and research trends.

Explore quantum computational complexity and post-quantum cryptography.

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Certification Benfits

Prerequisites

Admission Closes on 5 March 

Skills Covered

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Prof. Amey Karakare

Prof. Amey Karakare is a Head Of The Department (HOD) for CSE branch at IIT Kanpur. Developed and maintains Prutor, a renowned Learning Management System (LMS) for programming courses, enhancing the learning experience for students and streamlining tasks for instructors since 2013. Recognized with prestigious awards including the 1989 Batch Faculty Award from IITK Alumni Association and the Best Faculty of the Year 2018 award from the Computer Society of India’s Mumbai Chapter. Offers popular online Python courses that have garnered significant popularity among Indian students and faculty members. Conducts Faculty Development Workshops on diverse topics, including Python programming, Machine Learning, and High-Performance Computing, contributing to educational advancement. Key involvement in high-impact projects sponsored by government agencies, such as setting up Rashtriya Avishkar Labs in over 150 schools and leading the Electronics and ICT Academy at IIT Kanpur, dedicated to training faculty and students.

How this course Benefits you:

  • Offers hands-on knowledge from industry leaders like IBM Quantum India, fostering deeper understanding of real-world quantum technologies.
  • Acts as a gateway into the world of quantum computing, a rapidly emerging field with growing applications in computing, cryptography, and AI.
  • Provides certified training at a minimal cost, enhancing your academic/professional profile.
  • Equips faculty and doctoral students with the expertise to teach, mentor, or conduct research in quantum technologies.
  • Encourages networking with fellow professionals, experts, and academicians.

Who is this course for :

Registration is open to faculty, working professionals, industry persons, doctoral, postgraduate and graduate students. Participants will be admitted on first-come first-served basis.

Course Mentor

  1. Dr. L. Venkata Subramaniam, IBM Quantum India Leader, Delhi
  2. Ms. Nivedita Dey, A. K. Choudhary School of IT, University of Calcutta
  3. Dr. Mustafizur Rahaman, IBM Quantum Research Scientist, Bengaluru
  4. Dr. Aswath Babu, Assistant Professor, IIIT Dharwad
  5. Dr. Jayakumar Vaithiyashankar, IBM Quantum Educator, CEO Anuthantra

Course Fee

TOTAL PROGRAM FEE

  1. For Academic (Faculty / Students) : ₹500 (Inc. GST)
  2. For Industry Professional: ₹1500 (Inc. GST)
  • Course Type: Online Live Learning
  • Certificate: Yes
  • Start Date: Apr 11 – May 3, 2025
  • Timings: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Duration: 20 Day – 40 Hour (Mon to Sat)

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Important Dates

22nd September, 2022 (Thursday)

  • Online portal for application opens

18th November, 2022 (Friday)

  • Online portal for application closes

18th November, 2022 (Friday)

  • Receipt of letters of recommendation by Referees closes

23rd November, 2022 (Wednesday)

  • Last date of receipt of physical applications

26th November, 2022 (Saturday)

  • Shortlisting candidates for written test

11th December, 2022 (Sunday) (tentative)

  • Written test at 4 locations (Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai)

14th December, 2022 (Wednesday)

  • Shortlisted candidates for personal interview

1st January, 2023 (Sunday)

  • Personal interview at IIT Kanpur

03rd January, 2023 (Tuesday)

  • Selected candidates for admission

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