Quantum information theory and error-correcting codes
Project Description
The purpose of this project is for students to do a self-study project about quantum information theory and the theory of error-correcting codes. The project consists of reading textbooks about quantum information theory and reading papers about error-correcting codes. The students involved are expected to hand in homework assignment, give presentations and conduct literature reviews.
Supervisor
XIONG Maosheng
Quota
3
Course type
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
1. Applicants are expected to do homework assignment, give presentations and conduct literature reviews.
2. Applicants are expected to learn some useful programming language say Sage or Magma.
3. Applicants are expected to conduct research under the instruction.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1. Learn basic theory about information theory, both in the classical and quantum settings;
2. Learn how to use algebra, number theory, probability on problems related to information theory and coding theory;
3. Learn how to do self-study, conduct literature review, and to give presentations;
4. Learn how to use programming language such as Sage to do research.
Complexity of the project
Challenging