Course Outline
Foundations of Quantum Noise and Decoherence
- Sources of quantum noise
- Noise channels and their mathematical models
- Impact of decoherence on computation
Introduction to Error Correction Frameworks
- Stabilizer formalism
- Logical qubits and syndrome measurement
- Encoding and decoding concepts
Working with Google Willow for Quantum Error Correction
- Willow tools for error modeling
- Implementing stabilizer circuits
- Debugging and analyzing Willow-generated logs
Surface Codes and Topological Protection
- Structure of surface codes
- Lattice-based logical operations
- Simulating topological error correction in Willow
Fault-Tolerant Gate Operations
- Transversal gates and code switching
- Magic state distillation
- Implementing fault-tolerant gates in Willow
Noise Mitigation Techniques
- Dynamical decoupling strategies
- Error suppression vs error correction
- Hybrid noise mitigation workflows in Willow
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking
- Estimating logical error rates
- Comparing code performance across noise regimes
- Benchmarking fault tolerance using Willow experiments
Advanced Architectures and Scalable Quantum Systems
- Designing scalable logical qubit networks
- Distributed fault-tolerant architectures
- Future directions in quantum reliability research
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of quantum computing principles
- Experience with quantum circuit development
- Familiarity with linear algebra and error-correcting codes
Audience
- Quantum researchers
- Engineers working with advanced computing systems
- Professionals designing fault-tolerant quantum architectures
Testimonials (1)
Quantum computing algorithms and related theoretical background know-how of the trainer is excellent. Especially I'd like to emphasize his ability to detect exactly when I was struggling with the material presented, and he provided time&support for me to really understand the topic - that was great and very beneficial! Virtual setup with Zoom worked out very well, as well as arrangements regarding training sessions and breaks sequences. It was a lot of material/theory to cover in "only" 2 days, wo the trainer had nicely adjusted the amount according to the progress related to my understanding of the topics. Maybe planning 3 days for absolute beginners would be better to cover all the material and content outlined in the agenda. I very much liked the flexibility of the trainer to answer my specific questions to the training topics, even additionally coming back after the breaks with more explanation in case neccessary. Big thank you again for the sessions! Well done!
