Academic Research

Quantum computers are supposed to lead to a boost in computational power. However, it remains unclear whether stable (fault-tolerant) quantum-computer hardware with large numbers of qubits can be realized. However, even in this case, a second challenge is the need for quantum-computer software since a quantum computer per se does not necessarily mean that it is more efficient than a classical computer, especially given the enormous classical computational power available nowadays. A key ingredient in using quantum computer hardware is thus the development of quantum-computer algorithms. 
Within this project, the student should gain experience with some quantum-computer algorithms, especially their performance on faulty quantum-computer hardware, a so-called noisy intermediate-scale quantum device.     

The student will be introduced to the underlying physics and the use of computer codes developed in our research group and will learn to apply them within an ongoing research project. Depending on qualification and interest, the student may also write a small new code or extend an existing code.

Advanced undergraduate students (from third year) 
Master's students 
Ph.D. students 

The student should 

Some previous experience in computer coding is helpful but not required.