Physics of information and computation
The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of signaling and noise, including forces and units.
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.
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Course structure
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
Mohamed Bourennane
+468 553 787 36
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Schedule
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. -
Contact
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.seStudent office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
