Quantum Computation

Six-week online course from NQCC and University of Bristol, delivered by Professor Noah Linden & Dr Paul Skrzypczyk

This course builds upon the Introduction to Quantum Information and Technologies course to describe the concepts underpinning quantum computation. By the end of this course you will understand the key algorithms and their applications, such as Shor's and Grover's algorithms and quantum simulation. You will also learn about quantum Fourier transform and phase estimation, quantum error correction and noise and quantum channels.

Course will cover:

Classical and quantum compuational complexity
Grover's algorithm and its generalisations
The quantum Fourier transform and periodicity
Integer factorisation
Phase estimation
Hamiltonain simulation
Noise and the framework of quantum channels
Quantum error-correction

Course information:

Dates: 13th October - 9th December 2025 (with one-week breaks w/c 27th Oct and 17th Nov).
Content: 18 hours recorded material and supporting notes
Time commitment: Two weekly 1 hour live interactive small group classes. One assignment to be completed per week with personalised feedback. Total time commitment of 50-60 hours
Duaration: Six weeks (with two one-week breaks)