Arizona Quantum Boot Camp
August 18-22, 2026 | Hosted by the University of Arizona
This tri-university Arizona Quantum Boot Camp will be geared toward undergraduate students curious about quantum science. The event will feature lectures, tutorials, and talks providing a basic introduction to quantum mechanics and giving a glimpse of research at the frontiers of the field.
Topics to be covered include:
- Quantum sate
- Quantum superposition
- Quantum operators
- Wave-particle duality
- Double-slit experiment
- Qubits
- Bloch sphere representation
- Quantum entanglement
- Introduction to quantum light
- Introduction to quantum computing
- Introduction to atom-photon interactions
Some background in linear algebra and complex numbers is helpful. There will be 2 extra lectures on August 17th for those who need an introduction on these topics.
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