Exciting opportunities exist to contribute to the growing field of quantum information, with applications to computation; cyber security; finance; and simulation.
In the quantum track, you will learn the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum information, focusing on applications to quantum computation and security. In-depth electives allow you to specialize in quantum optics, electronic devices, quantum materials, and nanofabrication.
This track suits candidates interested in a career or advanced studies in quantum computation, either applied to hardware development or to building computational tools and software.
- Innovation Leadership Bootcamp: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
- Innovation Leadership (MENG 30000): Introduction to Emerging Technologies
- Track Core (MENG 31600): Quantum Mechanics I
- Track Core (MENG 36200): QuantumLab (can also be taken in Spring, but students are strongly encouraged to enroll in it as early as possible)
- Innovation Leadership (MENG 30500): Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a QE Innovation Leadership Elective
- Track Core (MENG 31610): Quantum Mechanics II
- Track Core (MENG 31400): Advanced Quantum Engineering
- Innovation Leadership (MENG 30400): Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a QE Innovation Leadership Elective
- 2 Track Electives
- 1 QE Innovation Leadership Elective
- 2 Track Electives
- Quantum Materials Modelling (MENG 35510)
- Quantum Optics (MENG 36500)
- Quantum Electronic Materials (MENG 36600)
- Physics of Solid State Semiconductor Devices (MENG 36620)
- Introduction to Nanofabrication (MENG 36630)
- Implementations of Quantum Information Processors (MENG 37100)
- Quantum Dissipation and Quantum Measurement (MENG 37200)
- Advanced Quantum Information (MENG 37400)
- Quantum Measurements and Metrology (MENG 37500)
NOTE: Electives offered outside of UChicago PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically, they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration.
- Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
- Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
- Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)