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Quantum Computing with Just 1 Qubit - The Elitzur-Vaidman Bomb Algorithm

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This course introduces one-qubit quantum computing through physical devices, polarization, quantum states, measurement, and the Elitzur–Vaidman bomb-detection algorithm. It explains the empty-box and bomb cases, including the algorithm’s probabilistic explosion outcome.

Syllabus

Introduction
Physical Devices
Physical Properties
Polarization Measuring Device
Horizontal Filters
The State of 1
The ElitzurVaidman Bomb
Mystery Box
Warmup Algorithm
Summary
Old Code
Empty Box Case
Summary of Algorithm
Probability of Explosion

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Ryan O'Donnell

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