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COMPSCI 692QB

Organization

  • Course number: COMPSCI 692QB
  • Class hours: Biweekly on Wednesdays: 11:15am - 12:30pm (see Schedule)
  • Class location: LGRC A310
  • Instructors: Filip Rozpedek and Stav Haldar
    • Office: Filip Rozpedek: W230 Computer Science Building, Stav Haldar: W216 Computer Science Building
    • E-mail: frozpedek[at]umass.edu, stavhaldar[at]umass.edu

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Course description

  • The quantum internet is a central frontier of the second quantum revolution, promising distributed quantum computing, sensing, and secure communication. A key challenge for quantum networks is the reliable distribution of high-quality entanglement over long distances in the presence of loss, decoherence, and imperfect quantum hardware. This seminar explores the physical platforms, protocols, and architectural ideas developed to overcome these limitations. The course features invited talks spanning terrestrial and satellite-based quantum networks, jointly organized by UMass Amherst and the NSF Center for Quantum Networks.

  • This seminar course is part of an ongoing seminar series - quantum network science seminar: (https://umass-qnet.nonlocally.org/past/)

Schedule

  • We will have a seminar once every two weeks starting Feb 11 and ending on May 8. There will be two discussion sessions during the course focusing on intervening seminar talks.
  • Course schedule and list of confirmed speakers is available here: Schedule

Prerequisites

Exposure to quantum information science and/or quantum communication protocols will be useful.

Evaluation:

No Grades. (SAT)

Attendance Policy

  • We expect students registered for the course to be in attendance in person. Exceptions such as online attendance can be made upon reasonable request. However, there is no formal attendance requirement.
  • Discussion sessions will be completely in person and are an essential component of the course. Attendance of the two discussions is mandatory to receive the SAT. Please see course schedule for more details.

Accommodation Statement

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students. If you have a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability on file with Disability Services (DS), you may be eligible for reasonable academic accommodations to help you succeed in this course. If you have a documented disability that requires an accommodation, please notify me within the first two weeks of the semester so that we may make appropriate arrangements. For further information, please visit Disability Services.

Title IX Statement

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 that prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational settings that receive federal funds, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students, free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and retaliation. This includes interactions in person or online through digital platforms and social media. Title IX also protects against discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, or related conditions, including recovery. There are resources here on campus to support you. A summary of the available Title IX resources (confidential and non-confidential) can be found at www.umass.edu/titleix/resources. You do not need to make a formal report to access them. If you need immediate support, you are not alone. Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year at the SASA Hotline 413-545-0800.

Course Inclusiveness Statement

No matter who you are or how you define yourself you are welcome in this class. Each person here is a human being deserving of dignity and respect. My goal is to help you learn the subject matter in a way that you will find useful, and to help you have an enjoyable and empowering experience in doing so. It is important to keep in mind that we are all coming to this class with different backgrounds. We are all here to learn together! There are no stupid questions! From time to time, I may enlist some students to help others in class. If I ask you to help, remember that we all have different modes of learning, and there is no stigma to be associated with needing assistance. Please reach out to me if you have any concerns.

Pronouns Policy Statement

Everyone has the right to be addressed by the name and pronouns that they use for themselves. You can indicate your preferred/chosen first name and pronouns on SPIRE, which appear on class rosters. I will do my best to ensure that I address you with your chosen name and pronouns. Please let me know what name and pronouns I should use for you if they are not on the roster. Please remember: A student’s chosen name and pronouns are to be respected at all times in the classroom.

Extra-terrestial Policy Statement

Extra-terrestials sometimes try to kidnap students during lectures as has been evidenced here. To prevent these type of incidents, all students who notice any suspiciously behaving aliens should report that to the lecturer.