The platform of superconducting qubits has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computers. Over the last 20 years, the coherence times of these types of qubits have improved by a remarkable six orders of magnitude, which can be mostly attributed to the carefully engineered environments of the devices and the optimization of energy scales of the constituents. At the same time, however, the basic elements, the connectivity of the circuits and the materials used to realize the components have been only slightly modified since the first implementations. Our experimental group lies at the intersection of quantum materials science and quantum information science to realize and develop novel hybrid superconducting and semiconducting circuits, which offer intrinsic protection against decoherence.
ECEN 3400 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Electromagnetic fields are covered at an introductory level, starting with electrostatics and continuing with DC current, magnetostatics, time-varying magnetic fields, waves on transmission lines, Maxwell's equations and the basics of plane waves. The use of fields in inductors, capacitors, resistors, transformers, and energy and power concepts are studied.
ECEN 3915 - Foundations of Quantum Engineering
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Fall 2023
Introduces engineers to quantum theory. In this course you will learn how to describe many different physical systems (such as atoms, electrons, light, mechanical oscillators, and tops) mathematically. It also explores different notions of quantumness such as entanglement and non-contextuality. The foundations obtained in this course are important for further study of quantum hardware (sensors), communication, and computing. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 3430 or APPM 2360. Formerly ECEN 4915. Degree credit not granted for this course and ECEN 5915.
ECEN 4005 - Special Topics
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Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
Examines a special topic in Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
ECEN 5005 - Special Topics
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
Examines a special topic in Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
ECEN 5915 - Foundations of Quantum Engineering
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Fall 2023
Introduces engineers to quantum theory. In this course you will learn how to describe many different physical systems (such as atoms, electrons, light, mechanical oscillators, and tops) mathematically. It also explores different notions of quantumness such as entanglement and non-contextuality. The foundations obtained in this course are important for further study of quantum hardware (sensors), communication, and computing. Degree credit not granted for this course and ECEN 3915.
