Program in Quantum Technologies: Quantum Strategist

1. Quantum Technologies

Understand the foundations of quantum technologies and how they have evolved into today's applications.

• Socio-historical context of quantum technologies
• Quantum principles
  • Superposition
  • Entanglement
  • The measurement problem in Quantum Mechanics
• Second-generation quantum technologies:
  • Quantum sensing
  • Quantum communication
  • Quantum computing
• Emerging quantum ecosystems
  • BigTech
  • Startups
  • Government agendes

2. Quantum Information

Discover how quantum information differs from classical information and the new possibilities it offers.

• Quantum key distribution (QKD)
• No-cloning theorem and its implications
• Quantum teleportation
• Quantum correlations and entanglement
• Principles of quantum computing
• Decoherence and environmental interaction
• Scope, ethics, and regulation of quantum technologies

3. Technology Platforms and Quantum Strategy

Explore how quantum technologies are implemented in practice and develop criteria for comparing their potential.

• Optical technologies
  • Degrees of freedom of light
  • Integrated photonics
  • Optical fibre
  • Free-space and satellite communication
• Solid-state quantum systems
  • Superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs)
  • Ion traps
  • Nitrogen-vacancy centres and quantum dots
  • Quantum annealers
• Quantum technology strategy
  • Applications and case studies
  • Quantum system performance metrics
  • Comparative evaluation of quantum tecnologies