Course Overview

This course looks at some modern questions in physics linked to
subatomic particles and how they manifest themselves at very large and
small scales. 
One of the foremost questions in physics is the nature of dark matter
which indeed represents one of the most promising openings to go
beyond the standard model of particles.  So far, all searches have
been unsuccessful. Classes will cover the reasons for believing that
such matter exists - all reasons coming from observations of very
large-scale phenomena - and then what it could be. 

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- First Bachelor year in science.

- B2 level of English.

Grading Philosophy

Continuous assessment: oral presentations.

Course schedule

- The course commences with a presentation of basic mathematical
tools useful for the course and more generally for scientific
investigation.
- The second part of the course explores the use of subatomic
particles and their wave functions in quantum computing and quantum
chemistry.The new techniques and their advantages in computing speed
and storage capacity are explained, along with the potential problems.

Course type

Integrated lectures and a group project (in groups of 2 or 3).

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Duration: 27 hours

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching

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