Course description
Quantum Detectors
Classical detectors and sensors are ubiquitous around us from heat sensors in cars to light detectors in a camera cell phone. Leveraging advances in the theory of noise and measurement, an important paradigm of quantum metrology has emerged. Here, ultra-precision measurement devices collect maximal information from the world around us at the quantum limit. This enables a new frontier of perception that promises to impact machine learning, autonomous navigation, surveillance strategies, information processing, and communication systems. Students in this 5-week short course will learn the fundamentals about state-of-the-art quantum detectors and sensors. The primary goal of the course is to empower students with a critical and deep understanding of emerging applications at the quantum-classical boundary. This will allow them to adopt quantum detectors and sensors for their own endeavors.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
Students should be familiar with the fundamentals of electromagnetic fields and possess a basic understanding of differential equations.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Foundations of Quantum metrology
- Operating principles of single photon detectors
- Quantum sensing devices including magnetometers and interferometers
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Purdue University, a partner institute of EdX.
6-9 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$750
- Audit Track - Free