About

The Quantum Communications Summer School is targeted towards professionals and practitioners in the computing industry, members of public institutions, students (undergrad, MSc, and PhD), postdocs, academics and the interested general public. The school will be held on-campus (Msida) and will take place during the third week of July (from 22 to 26 July) at the Msida Campus.

The school will be focusing on the different aspects of quantum communications, including concepts from quantum mechanics, mathematics, QKD protocols, error correction and the idea of QKD beyond point-to-point networks.

Learning and Skills Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the school attendees should be able to:

1. Identify the different aspects that constitute quantum communications.
2.  Apply the mathematical concepts introduced in the school to solve basic computations.
3. Describe the scientific concepts behind quantum mechanics and use them to explain the phenomena that allow secure communication to occur.
4.  Distinguish between various QKD protocols, their uses and their implementation.
5.  Describe the use of error correction codes and implement a simple code themselves.
6.  Appreciate the evolution of the field and the emergent technologies that guarantee the security of a quantum communications network.
7.  Recognise some of the projects that are currently underway in Malta and beyond to secure the current communications infrastructure.

Admission Requirements
The Quantum Communications Summer School is open for any interested candidate that has some basic knowledge of Quantum Mechanics, Communications, ICT or has gained experience in the Communications industry.

Teaching methods
• Lectures
• Practical Sessions

Schedule
Weekdays 13:00 to 17:30 on campus. The format comprises a 2-hour lecture followed by a 2-hour practical with a 30-minute networking and tea & coffee break in between.
Attendees are expected to bring their own laptop and basic stationery.

Language of Instruction
English

Assessment & Certification
Attendees will not be evaluated and graded. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to attendees who attend all the sessions.

Registration
Attendees can register and pay for the summer school online. Payment is required at the time of registration. Seats are allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
For group registrations please contact us as listed below. Upon proof of enrollment, full-time students will be eligible for an enrollment fee waiver.

Contact us
For more information and questions regarding the Summer School please do not hesitate to contact us

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