Open quantum systems

Open quantum systems are quantum systems that interact with their surrounding environment, which often leads to a loss of coherence and degradation of quantum entanglement.

This course provides an introduction to open quantum systems as well as the formalisms and methods used to model them. It covers density matrices, quantum measurements, and quantum operations for quantum systems interacting with a surrounding environment. It also covers the main equations used to model the non-unitary dynamics of open quantum systems. In addition, experiments with different noise environments and the best way to model these are discussed



Teaching Format

The course consists of lectures and exercises. It is offered in English.


Assessment

Assessment takes place through written and oral exams.


The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Teachers:

Sofia Qvarfort, Nordita: sofia.qvarfort@fysik.su.se

Fabio Costa, Nordita: uqfcosta@uq.edu.au

 

Academic advisor at the Department of Physics: studievagledare@fysik.su.se

Student office: studentexp@fysik.su.se

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