Quantum Information & Security

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Quantum Computers differnt from Classical Computers?

Both Quantum and Classical Computers obey the laws of quantum mechanics but are different in a way that in a classical computer

Do I need Quantum Mechanics I and/or II for this course?

This course is like Blade Runner 2049. You will understand it weather or not you see the previous movie. But some context will definately give a deeper understanding. So we leave it as optional, Hail Ryan Gosling

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Instructor(s):
Ayushi Dubal, Manav Seksaria
Mentor(s):
Abhay Kamble, Yashee Sinha
Prerequisite(s):
CBSE Class 12 or Equivalent
Description:
An introductory course to quantum information & its security, with emphasis on the basics of quantum computing and Qiskit, and its applications in information security.
Format:
The course will be taken online with multiple instructors, specialising in their respective fields.

General Resources

Week 1

We will introduce the course with not much heavy material, just enough to give students an estimate of what is coming and what the course would prepare them for

Week 2

Qubits and their states, and working with them using quantum gates

Week 3

Quantum Algorithms

Week 4

Finishing up with Algorithms and end of Part 1
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Combined: Here

Week 5

Introduction to Security and Classical Cryptography
Slides
Combined: Here

Week 6

Quantum Cryptography
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Combined: Here