Introduction to Superconducting Circuits is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the foundational theories and practical aspects of superconducting circuits, a key component in quantum computing. The syllabus covers a wide array of topics, starting with fundamental concepts like superconductivity, the Josephson effect. Students will learn about various types of superconducting qubits, quantum logic gate protocols, and circuit quantum electrodynamics. In addition to learning the theory, students will learn numerical simulation, optimal control, and learn about the experimental hardware. Prerequisites: APPPHYS APPPHYS 203 and APPPHYS APPPHYS 228.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Introduction to Superconducting Circuits is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the foundational theories and practical aspects of superconducting circuits, a key component in quantum computing. The syllabus covers a wide array of topics, starting with fundamental concepts like superconductivity, the Josephson effect. Students will learn about various types of superconducting qubits, quantum logic gate protocols, and circuit quantum electrodynamics. In addition to learning the theory, students will learn numerical simulation, optimal control, and learn about the experimental hardware. Prerequisites: APPPHYS 203 and APPPHYS 228.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.