Quantum computers, computing and information

Faculty of Physics

Name
Quantum computers, computing and information
Program code
32228
Qualification awarded
Master of Physics and Astronomy
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Natural sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Based on a bachelor's degree
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
According to the results of entrance examinations:
1. A single entrance exam in a foreign language.
2. Professional entrance examination conducted at the Faculty of Physics of the University.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Professional qualification is assigned by a separate decision of the examination commission on the basis of: 1) successful mastering of the competencies of the block of disciplines of free choice of the student according to the training program with grades not less than 70 points; 2) passing all the practices provided for in the curriculum, with grades not lower than 75 points; 3) final certification with grades not lower than 75 points.
Programme learning outcomes
Conducting theoretical and experimental studies of the optical and electrical properties of crystals, semiconductors, and metal nanoparticles. Establishing links between spectral and other characteristics of condensed media, their structure, and physical processes in them, on the basis of both experimental data and theoretical studies. Analyzing electronic processes in macromolecules and nanosystems; obtaining the characteristics of the individual functional molecules for nanoelectronics and nanophotonics. Conducting computer calculations in the study of physical phenomena of quantum computer science in photonics and nanoelectronics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Written and oral exams, tests, differentiated tests, presentations, tests, current control, defense of practices, comprehensive exam, defense of master's thesis. Exam and differentiated test rating scale: 90 -100 points - excellent; 75-89 points - good; 60-74 points - satisfactory; 0-59 points - fail. Test rating scale: 60-100 points - passed; 0-59 points - fail.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
Passing practice without separation from theoretical studies on the basis of scientific laboratories of the Department of Experimental Physics and the Department of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics and some institutes of the NAS of Ukraine provides in-depth training in "Quantum Computers, Computing and Information": -The practical scientific work (17 weeks, 6 ECTS credits); - Research practice(17 weeks, 6 ECTS credits); - Academic Practice (17 weeks, 5 ECTS credits); - Pre-graduation Practical Training (17 weeks, 6 ECTS credits).
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Igor Mykolaiovych Dmytruk
Department of Experimental Physics
Faculty of Physics
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in defense companies, small businesses, and academic institutes (Institute of Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Nuclear Research, Institute of Metal Physics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics), technological (Institute of Metrology) and information sector (researcher in the field of natural and technical sciences, ensuring quality standards, commercialization of scientific research), environmental protection. Activities in the field of informatization: -consulting on informatization (consulting on the type and configuration of computer hardware and software use: analysis of information needs of users and search for the best solutions); -development of standard software; -other activities in the field of software development; -data processing (data processing using user software or proprietary software; computational experiment, computer modeling, data preparation, and input; provision of data placement services on the Internet).
Access to further studies
Opportunity to continue studying at the level of "Doctor of Philosophy" (third level of higher education) (both within the main and related subject area and outside them) and the right to acquire additional qualifications in the adult education system.

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines

Methodology and Organization of Scientific Research with the Basics of Intellectual Property
Code: ОК1,
Modern problems of quantum information and quantum optics
Code: ОК2,
Theory of quantum informatics and quantum optics
Code: ОК3,
Biophotonics
Code: ОК4,
Methods of quantum chemistry
Code: ОК5,
Electronic processes and size effects in nanosystems
Code: ОК6,
Synergetics
Code: ОК7,
Astrophysics
Code: ОК8,
Research and production practice in quantum computers, computing and information
Code: ОК9,
Professional and corporate ethics
Code: ОК10,
Optics of one-dimensional periodic structures
Code: ОК11,
Nanoelectronics
Code: ОК12,
Programming in COMSOL Multiphysics and FlexPDE
Code: ОК13,
Special programming and simulation methods in physics
Code: ОК15,
Physics of nonequilibrium open systems
Code: ОК16,
Polarimetry of chiral systems
Code: ОК21,
Research practice in quantum informatics and quantum electronics.
Code: ВК3.2,
Coherent phenomena in quantum systems
Code: ВК4.1,
Special scientific seminar in physiscs
Code: ВК4.2,
Fundamentals of Distributed Computing Systems
Code: ВК 3.3,
Modern problems of physics
Code: ВК2.1,
Academic Practice
Code: ВК2.2,
Modern computational technology in physics
Code: ВК3.1,
Soliton theory
Code: ОК18,
Undergraduate practice
Code: ОК19,
Basics of Fourier optics.
Code: ОК14,
Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with molecular systems
Code: ОК20,
Physics of Fullerenes, Graphenes and Nanotubes
Code: ОК17,
Physics of liquid crystals
Code: ВК1.1,
Principles of information writing and reading
Code: ВК1.4,