Physics of information and computation
The course deals with the electromagnetic theory underlying wired and wireless communication and the quantum mechanical background of electronic, optical and magnetic materials. An introduction is also given to semiconductor technology. The course describes how information is encoded, processed, transmitted, stored and decoded in physical carriers.
The course provides knowledge of how basic components, devices, and processors work, and the structure of computer and networking systems, Students are introduced to fundamental and technical possibilities and limitations communication, networking, parallel computing, data centers, artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and quantum computers.
Teaching Format
The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, laboratory sessions and demonstrations.
The course is given in English.
Assessment
The course is examined through written and oral exams and oral presentation of the laboratory work.
Examiner
Course coordinator and teacher:
Mohamed Bourennane, phone: +468 553 787 36; e-mail: boure@fysik.su.se
Academic advisor at the Department of Physics:
studievagledare@fysik.su.se
Student office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
