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Lecturer(s)
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Černotík Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Phenomenological description of superconductivity 2. Electron structure of crystals 3. Electron-electron interactions 4. Microscopic description of superconductivity 5. Electromagnetic properties of superconductors 6. Quantum description of superconducting circuits 7. Basic types of nonlinear superconducting circuits 8. Measurements and amplification of microwave signals 9. Quantum computing in superconducting circuits 10. Control of microwave resonators using nonlinear circuits 11. Waveguide quantum electrodynamics
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 51 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 60 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction to superconducting electric circuits and their applications in quantum technologies. Students will gain basic knowledge of the theory of superconductivity, quantum description of superconducting circuits and the ability to independently solve selected types of problems in this area.
Knowledge of basic principles of superconductivity, understanding of phenomena used in superconducting quantum circuits, knowledge of basic types of superconducting circuits, ability to apply the acquired knowledge to solve problems
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and quantum physics within the scope of a bachelor's degree in physics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
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Recommended literature
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Blais A., Grimsmo, A. L., Girvin, S. M., Wallraff A. Circuit quantum electrodynamics. Reviews of Modern Physics. 2021, ISSN 1539-0756.
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Girvin, S. M., Yang, K. (2019). Modern Condensed Matter Physics. Cambridge University Press.
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Tinkham, M. (2004). Introduction to Superconductivity. Dover.
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