Quantum science & quantum technologies
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General information
There is an agreement between Aalto University and University of Helsinki have signed an agreement on “Cooperation on quantum technology education in the Helsinki metropolitan area” (9/2021). This agreement allows students from both universities to take cross-study certain courses related to quantum technology. You can find further information here as well as on the InstituteQ (Finnish National Quantum Institute) webpage. The study suggestions below contain Aalto courses that are available to you through this agreement.
SUGGESTED COURSES: STUDY TRACK "QUANTUM ALGORITHMS & INFORMATION"
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| ECTS |
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COMPULSORY COURSES |
| 35 |
| MSc thesis | 30 |
| Seminar | 5 |
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OPTIONAL COURSES |
| 55-85 |
THEOR / MATH PHYSICS | TCM302 Quantum mechanics IIa | 5 |
| TCM303 Quantum mechanics IIb | 5 |
| TCM322 Quantum information A | 5 |
| TCM323 Quantum information B | 5 |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems A | 5 |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems B | 5 |
| MAST31218 Introduction to Quantum Computation | 5 |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE | CSM12191 Design and analysis of algorithms | 5 |
| CSM12106 Approximation algorithms | 5 |
| CSM12104 Randomized Algorithms I | 5 |
| CSM12105 Randomized Algorithms II | 5 |
| CSM12107 Combinatorial optimisation | 5 |
| CSM14211 Introduction to the Programming of Quantum Computers | 5 |
| ELEC-C9440 - Quantum Information (Aalto) | 5 |
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DATA SCIENCE | DATA11001 Intro to data science | 5 |
| DATA11002 Intro to machine learning | 5 |
| DATA12001 Advanced course in machine learning | 5 |
| PHYS-E0549 Machine learning for materials science (Aalto) | 5 |
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OTHER STUDIES |
| 0-30 |
| FYS2018 Quantum mechanics I | 5 |
| FYS2029 Quantum computing | 5 |
| FYS2085 Scientific computing II | 5 |
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: STUDY TRACK "QUANTUM ALGORITHMS & INFORMATION"
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guided self study before starting in the programme | FYS2018 Quantum mechanics I |
1. YEAR FALL SEMESTER | FYS2085 Scientific computing II |
| CSM12101 Design and analysis of algorithms |
| DATA11001 Intro to data science |
| DATA11002 Intro to machine learning |
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1. YEAR SPRING SEMESTER | CSM14211 Introduction to the Programming of Quantum Computers |
| CSM12104 Randomized algorithms I |
| DATA12001 Advanced course in machine learning |
| FYS2029 Quantum computing |
| TCM302 Quantum mechanics IIa |
| Find a thesis topic and supervisor |
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2. YEAR FALL SEMESTER | TCM322 Quantum information A |
| TCM322 Quantum information B |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems A |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems B |
| CSM12107 Combinatorial optimisation |
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2. YEAR SPRING SEMESTER | CSM12105 Randomized algorithms II |
| TCM303 Quantum mechanics IIb |
| seminar |
| completion of thesis |
SUGGESTED COURSES: STUDY TRACK "QUANTUM CORE"
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| ECTS |
|---|---|---|
COMPULSORY COURSES |
| 35 |
| MSc thesis | 30 |
| Seminar | 5 |
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OPTIONAL COURSES |
| 55-85 |
THEOR / MATH PHYSICS | TCM302 Quantum mechanics IIa | 5 |
| TCM303 Quantum mechanics IIb | 5 |
| TCM322 Quantum information A | 5 |
| TCM323 Quantum information B | 5 |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems A | 5 |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems B | 5 |
| MAST31218 Introduction to Quantum Computation | 5 |
| TCM321 Stochastic Methods A | 5 |
| TCM321 Stochastic Methods B | 5 |
| PAP346 Path Integral Quantization of Gauge Field Theories | 5 |
| TCM327 Quantum Field Theory I | 5 |
| TCM328 Quantum Field Theory II | 5 |
| TCM325 Kinetic Theory I | 5 |
| TCM325 Kinetic Theory II | 5 |
| MAST30130 Introduction to mathematical physics A | 5 |
| MAST30130 Introduction to mathematical physics B | 5 |
| TCM306 Advanced Statistical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS-E0420 Many-Body Quantum Mechanics (Aalto) | 5 |
| PHYS-C0254 - Quantum Circuits (Aalto) | 5 |
| PHYS-E0421 - Solid-State Physics (Aalto) | 5 |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE | CSM14211 Introduction to the Programming of Quantum Computers | 5 |
| CSM12104 Randomized Algorithms I | 5 |
| CSM12105 Randomized Algorithms II | 5 |
| ELEC-C9440 - Quantum Information (Aalto) | 5 |
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Philosophy of Science | FILM-312 Philosophy of Science, Advanced (Check prerequisites) | 5 |
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OTHER STUDIES |
| 0-30 |
| FYS2018 Quantum mechanics I | 5 |
| FYS2029 Quantum computing | 5 |
| FYS2085 Scientific computing II | 5 |
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: STUDY TRACK "QUANTUM CORE"
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guided self study before starting in the programme | FYS2018 Quantum mechanics I |
1. YEAR FALL SEMESTER | TCM327 Quantum Field Theory I |
| TCM328 Quantum Field Theory II |
| TCM325 Kinetic Theory I |
| TCM325 Kinetic Theory II |
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1. YEAR SPRING SEMESTER | CSM14211 Introduction to the Programming of Quantum Computers |
| TCM303 Quantum mechanics IIa |
| TCM302 Quantum mechanics IIb |
| PHYS-E0420 - Many-body Quantum Mechanics (Aalto) |
| PHYS-C0254 - Quantum Circuits (Aalto) |
| Find a thesis topic and supervisor |
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2. YEAR FALL SEMESTER | TCM322 Quantum information A |
| TCM322 Quantum information B |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems A |
| TCM333 Open quantum systems B |
| CSM12107 Combinatorial optimisation |
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2. YEAR SPRING SEMESTER | PHYS-E0421 - Solid-State Physics |
| FILM-312 Philosophy of Science, Advanced |
| seminar |
| completion of thesis |
SUGGESTED COURSES: STUDY TRACK "QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY"
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| ECTS |
|---|---|---|
COMPULSORY COURSES |
| 35 |
| MSc thesis | 30 |
| Seminar | 5 |
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OPTIONAL COURSES |
| 55-85 |
Background | TCM302 Quantum mechanics IIa | 5 |
| TCM303 Quantum mechanics IIb | 5 |
| MATR322 Numerical methods in scientific computing | 10 |
Material physics, chemistry | MATR3031 Solid state physics: crystal structure and atomic dynamics | 5 |
| MATR3032 Solid state physics: electronic structure and properties | 5 |
| MATR305 Nanophysics and nanochemistry | 5 |
| MATR325 Molecular dynamics simulations | 5 |
| MATR323 Basics of Monte Carlo Simulations | 5 |
| MATR324 Monte Carlo Simulations in Physics | 5 |
| PHYS-E0421 Solid-State Physics (Aalto - check overlap with other Solid State Physics courses) | 5 |
| KEM368 Density Functional Theory | 5 |
| KEM369 Molecular Electronic Structure | 5 |
| PHYS-E0551 Low Temperature Physics (Aalto) | 5 |
| PHYS-E0420 Many-Body Quantum Mechanics (Aalto) | 5 |
Optics and photonics | PHYS-E0436 Modern optics (Aalto – check that you have the prerequisite knowledge) | 5 |
| PHYS-E0437 Laser physics (Aalto – check that you have the prerequisite knowledge) | 5 |
| ELEC-E4810 Metamaterials and Nanophotonics | 5 |
Microscopy and nanotechnology | KEM372 Laser Spectroscopy Instrumentation | 5 |
| KEM365 Laser Spectroscopy | 5 |
| ELEC-E3230 Nanotechnology (Aalto) | 5 |
| PHYS-E0525 Microscopy of nanomaterials (Aalto) | 5 |
OTHER STUDIES | FYS2018 Quantum mechanics I | 5 |
| FYS2029 Quantum computing | 5 |
| FYS2085 Scientific computing II | 5 |
| FYS2088 Introduction to molecular dynamics simulations | 5 |
For the Quantum Technology study track, we recommend building your own study schedule based on your interests and availability of courses.