The practical course builds on the lecture Introduction to Quantum Computing and is organized with LRZ and DLR.

The topic of the practical course is simulation of quantum circuits. You are going to learn different methods to classically simulate quantum circuits. Based on those you are going to implement and optimize your own simulator in groups of two.

• Requirements: Successful participation in the lecture "Introduction to Quantum Computing" at LMU or a similar course at another university.
• Audience: The practical course is aimed at students in the Master's degree program in Computer Science, Media Informatics, Bioinformatics, students in the main study program in Computer Science (Diploma) or Media Informatics (Diploma) as well as students with a minor in Computer Science. Bachelor's students of Computer Science or Media Informatics can specify the lecture as "Vertiefende Themen der Informatik für Bachelor".
• SWS/ECTS: 4 SWS, 6 ECTS according to module description
• Major course assessment: Presentation + Oral Exam
• Participation Restriction: The maximum number of participants is 14.

Important:
Attendance is compulsory during the block practical and punctuality is expected.
Failure to attend will be reported to the examination office with a grade of 5.0 (failed).
Being late multiple times will have a negative effect on your grade.

The course will be held in English.

Dates

Application

To apply for the practical course, please send an e-mail to qc@nm.ifi.lmu.de until September 07th, 23.59. Course spots are allocated according to the suitability of the applicants, subject to the above-mentioned participation requirements.
Your application should contain:
1. Subject: "Application QC Practical"
2. First Name, Last Name
3. Matriculation Number
4. Major Subject (Bachelor/Master) + Semester
5. Campus-LMU E-Mail-Address
6. Short Motivation
7. Information on prior knowledge on quantum computing (Note: If you have not attended our lecture on quantum computing, please attach proof of your prior knowledge).

Applicants will be informed about the practical course spots on Monday, September 08th.

Block Practical

• Time: Tuesday, 16.09.2025 to Thursday, 25.09.2025, 09.00 to 17.00
• Place: Leibniz Supercomputing Center (LRZ)

Exam

At the end of the practical course, you and your team will give a presentation on your solution to the problem posed in the practical course.

It takes place on September 29th between 13.30 and 17.00.

The exam lasts about 20 minutes in total. At the beginning, you will give a 10-minute presentation as a team about your solution and then answer questions about your solution and the content of the practical course.

Please note that attendance during all presentations is mandatory for every group.

Contact

Via e-mail or in the practical course sessions.