An honours degree in physics or equivalent, with first or upper second class standing, is normally required for entry into an MSc program; an MSc degree from an approved university or college is normally required for entrance into a PhD program. It should be noted that students will be admitted to either of these research programs only if a advisor can be found for their research. Since there are a limited number of openings each year, applicants are advised to state alternative areas of research on the preference form or supplementary information form supplied.
bosemicrowave wrote:Basically quantum computing is the quantum version of classical computer science which we studied in our undergraduate.
An analogy:classical mechanics:quantum mechanics::classical computer:quantum computer.
bosemicrowave wrote:My negative point is my non physics background but my strength is I already know everything about Quantum Computing since it's birth,so any physics major who will apply for this particular field can not have similar knowledge in classical computer and it's quantum version.
...but my strength is I already know everything about Quantum Computing since it's birth,so any physics major who will apply for this particular field can not have similar knowledge in classical computer and it's quantum version.
But yes,PGRE is the most important part and probably carries more than 50% weight in entire admission process while General GRE carries 20-25%(or even less) weight in entire admission process.
bosemicrowave wrote:It's not quantum computation but I'm talking about quantum technology which will revolutionize the future world of technology.
for example a physics undergraduate student does not have iota of knowledge about system programming or what it's meant by Von Neumann architecture or what's the contribution of Alan Turing in computer science.You require quantum Von Neumann architecture in quantum computer which can't expect from a physics undergraduate student.
Similarly they are not aware about computer algorithm techniques which are required in quantum Computing.
for example how to solve a linear equation in Quantum Computer:
a physics major knows the Quantum physics and definitely knows how photon particle works but he does not know the Quantum algorithm technique using which you can solve the problem.
I think quantum computer is such a topic where you have to master both Physics and computer science.If you lack one of them then you are the footballer who has got great set piece movement in his left foot but can't convert a goal from 6 yard box using your right foot.
bosemicrowave wrote:for example a physics undergraduate student does not have iota of knowledge about system programming or what it's meant by Von Neumann architecture or what's the contribution of Alan Turing in computer science.You require quantum Von Neumann architecture in quantum computer which can't expect from a physics undergraduate student.
Similarly they are not aware about computer algorithm techniques which are required in quantum Computing.
for example how to solve a linear equation in Quantum Computer:
a physics major knows the Quantum physics and definitely knows how photon particle works but he does not know the Quantum algorithm technique using which you can solve the problem.
I think quantum computer is such a topic where you have to master both Physics and computer science.If you lack one of them then you are the footballer who has got great set piece movement in his left foot but can't convert a goal from 6 yard box using your right foot.
bosemicrowave wrote:@TakeruK.
A Quantum computer can run 1000 times faster than a classical computer which means many of our super computer today have less efficiency than an ordinary quantum computer.
bosemicrowave wrote:And more importantly I'm not exactly applying for Physics PhD because IQC has given the program name as "Quantum information science"(not physics PHD) but you are right that other universities have no such option and I will have to apply AMO,specializing with Quantum optics.
Students are required to complete the requirements of both their home unit and the specific requirements of the quantum information (QI) program to achieve the special QI designation. (E.g., MMath in Computer Science (Quantum Information), PhD in Chemistry (Quantum Information), MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Quantum Information)).
bosemicrowave wrote:One more thing:Actually IQC has created different dept. for different subjects.
I.e,they have Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computing
Quantum information processing
Quantum information processing(nano electronics based)
Quantum algorithm
Quantum complexity.
Other topics include photonics. or nano tech.
So they are not doing a traditional research on AMO,instead they have made specialization of every single sub topics which is awesome.
bosemicrowave wrote:"citation required"_
The easiest way to know about it is to read the elementary topics on Quantum computer(if you read Nature then it would be best).Otherwise MIT technology news or PHYS.ORG articles
I can still tell you the basic difference between classical computer and Quantum computer:
In classical computer we use either 0 or 1 at same time but in quantum computer we can use both 0 and 1 at same time.The Qbit or qubit,which is the basic unit in quantum information in Quantum computer is the fundamental part of this technology.The most fundamental type of computing is so far optical computing which started long time ago(around 2000/01).Now just like the probabilistic nature of quantum physics,Quantum computing has also some critical problems and the job of the researcher is how to get rid of those problems.This is why they are working on different quantum algorithms technique,cooling molecules,quantum optics to develop most feasible form of Quantum computer which would enable us to develop 1000 times faster computer than today's classical computer we use.
Even L.Martin,NASA,GOOGLE etc have already invested on Quantum computing technique.you can see NASA_Supercomputing on twitter
A Quantum computer can run 1000 times faster than a classical computer which means many of our super computer today have less efficiency than an ordinary quantum computer.
bosemicrowave wrote:But I asked few of their students through twitter and they told me that during application they specified research area as Quantum Computing.Even in this forum couple of students of 2012-13 wrote in their profile that they are applying for quantum computing.
Now my question is if someone is applying for quantum computing with computer science background,then isn't it an edge over someone who is coming from Physics background?
Off course the computer science major will have to show higher level of proficiency in Physics but i have taken many undergraduate level Physics course and most of the topics were even covered during high school/physics Olympiad curriculum.Now PGRE is extremely vital but apart from advanced QM,relativity,particle physics,astrophysics,experimental I have done rest of the topics during my undergraduate.
Now the point you made here that Physics department requires strong understanding in Physics topics:I have to say apart from application part of QM or little bit of statistical mechanics,others topics have not given me any tough time.Even with QM if it does not give you hard times then you haven't learn anything about QM(In words of SIR Richard Feynman).
But somehow I will have to demonstrate that I'm not lagging that any physics major,instead I have taken some graduate level courses in mechanics and thermodynamics,string theory(although it's not required anymore).
Well i f you are still searching what Quantum computer is all about,i.e whether it's a name of a fast food or something else then visit this blog_chakrabortysampan.blogspot.inblighter wrote:bosemicrowave wrote:"citation required"_
The easiest way to know about it is to read the elementary topics on Quantum computer(if you read Nature then it would be best).Otherwise MIT technology news or PHYS.ORG articles
I can still tell you the basic difference between classical computer and Quantum computer:
In classical computer we use either 0 or 1 at same time but in quantum computer we can use both 0 and 1 at same time.The Qbit or qubit,which is the basic unit in quantum information in Quantum computer is the fundamental part of this technology.The most fundamental type of computing is so far optical computing which started long time ago(around 2000/01).Now just like the probabilistic nature of quantum physics,Quantum computing has also some critical problems and the job of the researcher is how to get rid of those problems.This is why they are working on different quantum algorithms technique,cooling molecules,quantum optics to develop most feasible form of Quantum computer which would enable us to develop 1000 times faster computer than today's classical computer we use.
Even L.Martin,NASA,GOOGLE etc have already invested on Quantum computing technique.you can see NASA_Supercomputing on twitter
I most certainly did not ask you to explain quantum computation to me.
You seem to pull numbers out of your ass when you claim:A Quantum computer can run 1000 times faster than a classical computer which means many of our super computer today have less efficiency than an ordinary quantum computer.
This is definitely not shown to be the case AFAIK. If that is something I'm unaware about, I need a reference for that. Quantum Computers definitely solve certain problems faster. But faster than a classical computer for any problem? That at least hasn't been shown to be true. Also saying something is "1000 times" faster doesn't even make sense. The quantum computers in their current state are completely useless. So, saying that they are "1000 times" faster than a classical computer is foolish, at best.
What I think is that you've just learnt the buzz words and keep using them everywhere to sound intelligent.
bosemicrowave wrote:OK.i have got one article from my tweeter account which will answer your question:feasibility of Quantum Computer can be 1000 times more than a classical computer but remember we are still in imaginary world,we have not built it yet.
Here is the article:A Quantum leap in computing-www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/05/a-quantum-leap-in-computing.html
This is an ordinary article but for beginners like you it's the simplest to understand.
bosemicrowave wrote:In all articles related to Nature photonics researchers have claimed QC can have 1000 times more efficiency than classical one
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