The Master’s program in Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) is designed to train graduates with solid understanding of quantum mechanics and its potential applications across a broad range of cutting-edge technologies. Students are expected to acquire a robust toolkit for addressing theoretical, experimental, computational, and technological challenges that employ quantum approaches, with the ultimate goal of harnessing these phenomena for advances in quantum computing, communication, simulation, as well as in sensing and metrology fields. Graduates will undertake a rigorous exploration of quantum mechanics, its underpinnings through linear algebra, and its manifestations in tangible physical systems with an emphasis on isolation and engineering capabilities. Consequently, they will be equipped to convert the tenets of quantum mechanics into actionable insights for quantum information processing, computational quantum paradigms, and to innovate, design, construct, and assess quantum machinery. They will be adept at conducting quantum measurements across a spectrum of applications. Particularly, through the exploitation of entanglement in photons, electrons, atoms, or molecules, quantum sensors are anticipated to achieve the utmost physical measurement limits, enhancing the precision and accuracy by several magnitudes compared to current standards.
Knowledge and skills will also be provided to identify, interpret, describe, formulate, and solve typical problems of information engineering, even complex ones, with innovative methodologies based on quantum technologies.
Upon completion, QSE graduates are expected to be well-prepared for leading-edge research or professional careers, demanding an intimate acquaintance with scientific culture and methods. They should demonstrate an agile and receptive mindset capable of swiftly assimilating novel methodologies and technologies and adept at managing complex apparatus and maximizing the potentials of quantum technologies.
Study Plan
Eligibility and Admission Guidelines
In order to be admitted to the master’s degree program in Quantum Science and Engineering it is necessary to already have a Laurea di I livello or equivalent, that is, a Bachelor of Science degree of three or more years. The curriculum needs to fulfil the following requirements:
- 24 CFU of classes in SSD of Mathematics (MAT/01-MAT/08), corresponding to a total of 192 course hours.
- 12 CFU of classes in SSD of Physics (FIS/01-FIS/08), corresponding to a total of 96 course hours.
- 6 CFU of classes in SSD of Computer Science (INF/01 or ING-INF/05), corresponding to a total of 48 course hours.
- Additional 12 CFU in any of the following SSD: FIS/01-FIS/08 – Physics; MAT/07 – Mathematical Physics; CHIM/01- Analytical Chemistry, CHIM/02 – Physical Chemistry, CHIM/03 -General and Inorganic Chemistry, ING-IND/06 – Fluidodynamics; ING-IND/10 – Industrial Technical Physics; ING-IND/11 Environmental Technical Physics, ING-IND/12 -Mechanical and Thermal Measurements; ING-IND/13 – Applied Mechanics to Machines; ING-IND/18 – Physics of Nuclear Reactors; ING-IND/19 Nuclear Plants; ING-IND/20 – Nuclear measurements and instrumentations; ING-IND/22 -Materials Science and Technology; ING-IND/31 – Electrotechnics; ING-INF/01 – Electronics; ING-INF/02 – Electromagnetic Fields; ING-INF/06 – Electronic and Informatic Bioengineering; ING-INF/07 – Electric and electronic measurements.
The 24 CFU in SSD MAT/01-MAT/08 prove mathematical knowledge at the level typically given in physics or informatic engineering degrees: real analysis, linear algebra, geometry, functional analysis and differential equations.
The 12 CFU in SSD FIS/01-FIS/08 prove knowledge of classical physics at the level typically given in the degrees of informatic engineering: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism.
The 6 CFU in INF/01 or ING-INF/05 prove knowledge on basic elements of computer science at the level typically given in the degrees of information engineering or physics.
Language Requirement:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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Website: https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering