Quantum Communication and the Quantum Network Explorer

Name: Quantum Communication and the Quantum Network Explorer
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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of quantum networks and their applications with QuTech’s Quantum Network Explorer.

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of quantum networks and their future applications.
Utilize the diverse resources provided by the Quantum Network Explorer to gain practical insight into quantum networks through hands-on experience.
Run your own quantum network simulations by leveraging the pre-built applications available in QNE’s Community Application Library.
Develop customized quantum network applications using QNE’s Application Development Kit (QNE-ADK) and contribute to the global QNE community by sharing your wo…
Use SquidASM as an advanced simulator for quantum network applications, elevating your research capabilities to the next level.

Syllabus 12

Introduction to QNE platform
Components of a quantum network
Overview of simulators
The QNE Community Application Library (QNE-CAL)
Quantum Key Distribution in QNE
Application beyond QKD in QNE
QNE-ADK installation
Creating your own application
Uploading applications to QNE-CAL
Introduction to SquidASM
Writing applications in SquidASM #1
Writing applications in SquidASM #2

Skills you'll practise

Communications Protocols Communication Quantum Technology Research Quantum Networks Experimentation Digital Data Communications Security Simulation Software Simulations Auditing Application Development

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
From Delft University of Technology, a well-regarded name.
Self-paced: start any time.
A clear syllabus (12 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $150). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Familiarity with basic concepts of quantum technology (e.g., qubits, entanglement). The courses of QuTech for more background knowledge, specifically: The Hardware of a Quantum Computer and Architecture, Algorithms, and Protocols of a Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet. Basic knowledge of Python programming.

Taught by

Fer GrootemanSoftware Engineer
Hana JirovskáSoftware Engineer
Janice van DamPhD Student
Michał van HooftSoftware Engineer
Ravisankar Ashok Kumar VattekkatSoftware Engineer
Mark KarpatQID Engineering Lead Software

Delft University of Technology is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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UniversityDelft University of Technology

PriceFree to audit Certificate $150

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LanguageEnglish

Time4 weeks, 4 - 5 hours per week

PaceSelf-paced

LevelIntermediate

Learners919

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