Stellenbosch University:
BSc Honours – P746 – Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (2020/2021/2022)
Some of my lecture notes (University of KwaZulu-Natal 2013-2018):
BSc – Phys 120 – Electromagnetism – course material (2014-2018)
BSc – Phys 363 – Electrodynamics – course material (2015-2017)
BSc – Phys 362 & 363 – Lab demonstrator – (2014-2016)
BSc Honours – Phys 702 – Quantum Mechanics – course material (2014-2017)
BSc Honours – Phys 737 – Quantum Optics – course material (2017-2018)
Some of my quantum information lecture notes (Imperial College London 2011-2013):
- Distinguishing quantum states
- State and process tomography
- Distance Measures
- Quantum Fourier transform and phase estimation
- Shor’s algorithm for quantum computers
- Quantum simulation, runtimes and complexity
Some other useful lecture notes:
- Quantum Information and Computation – J. Preskill
- Quantum Information Theory – M. Lewenstein
- Foundations of Quantum Mechanics – M. Plenio
- Hyperphysics – A great site for when you’re feeling a bit slow on the uptake!
- The Nine Lives of Schrodinger’s cat – Zvi Schreiber
An important book for scientists:
Some helpful advice:
- How to choose a Scientific Problem
- Writing a better Scientific Article (with tips for non-native speakers)
- Mentoring undergrads
- Email etiquette in the workplace
What to do with a degree in Physics?
- Check out careers at Physics.org
- Who’s hiring physics PhD’s?