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PHYS-2254: Hello Quantum World!

Description: Introduction to the concepts of quantum mechanics and quantum computing using a pictorial approach. Quantum bits, quantum superposition, quantum gate operations, quantum entanglement, and quantum measurements represented pictorially. Demonstration of quantum circuits and quantum algorithms. Use of cloud quantum processors with drag-and-drop interfaces. Quantum teleportation, no-cloning theorem, quantum key distribution. Use of the pictorial formalism to define the concept of vectors.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.23 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 32.22%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 7.13%

Edwin F Barnes202371.9%12.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%8.0%3.601
Ada M Warren202218.8%50.0%18.8%0.0%6.3%6.3%2.861

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