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EE 414 - Quantum Communication



Review of quantum mechanics and wave optics. Quantum harmonic oscillators. Field quantization. Single mode, two mode, and multi-mode quantum optics. Quantum information. Semiclassical and quantum photo-detection. Fiber optics and free space communication channels. Quantum key distribution.  Crosslisted with ECG 614. Coursework at the 600-level requires additional work.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering majors must have completed EE 310 or EE 320 or EE330 ) or (Other Majors must have completed PHYS 181 or PHYS 196)