Training and Research

PhD Programme Courses/classes

This page shows the PhD course's training activities for the academic year 2024/2025. Further activities will be added during the year. Please check regularly for updates!

Instructions for teachers: lesson management

Credits

3

Language

English

Class attendance

Free Choice

Location

VERONA

Learning objectives

This course aims to provide an introduction to Quantum Machine Learning (QML), starting from fundamental concepts and progressing to some of the main techniques exploiting quantum computation for machine learning.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Linear algebra, probability and statistics

Program

- Introduction to Quantum Systems
Quantum Computation
Gate Model
Adiabatic Quantum Computing
Variational Circuits
- Classical-Quantum Learning Algorithms
- Encoding Classical Information
- Quantum-enhanced Kernel Methods
- Quantum Neural Networks
- Fault-tolerant Quantum Machine Learning
- Practice: Implementation of the discussed methods on real quantum computers using Jupiter Notebook

Bibliography

Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

Slides and blackboard

Learning assessment procedures

Oral Exam

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Assessment

The knowledge acquired will be evaluated on the basis of the presentation of a topic of your choice. Personal in-depth study and understanding of the subject will be assessed.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Score out of thirty