The Master’s Degree in Physics at the University of Trieste offers a specialized Curriculum in Quantum Science and Technology (STQ), designed for students eager to engage in the forefront of the second quantum revolution. This curriculum prepares graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to address the growing demand for quantum expertise in research, industry, and innovation.
Why Choose the STQ Curriculum?
- Cutting-Edge Relevance: Explore the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum simulation, and quantum sensing, which form the pillars of emerging quantum technologies.
- Career Prospects: Benefit from the increasing demand for quantum-trained professionals, able to interact within the industrial and research sector on quantum technologies.
- Strategic Location: The Department of Physics of the University Trieste, with over 40 years of leadership in fundamental and applied quantum physics research, provides unparalleled opportunities for collaboration with top research institutes.
- Customized Education: Tailored courses and three innovative tracks offer a versatile and comprehensive learning experience, with special attention to a close relationship between students, tutors and teachers.
Curriculum Tracks
The STQ curriculum offers a core set of foundational courses complemented by advanced and specific optional courses, providing students with the opportunity to tailor their studies by choosing among three suggested specialization tracks:
- Quantum Hardware
Focus on the technological development and application of quantum systems for computing, simulation, sensing and communications, including:- Atom-based and photon-based quantum platforms
- Superconducting qubits & quantum devices
- Quantum many-body systems
- Error-correcting codes and quantum error correction
- Quantum Information Theory
Learn the theoretical fundamentals of quantum information, focusing on topics such as:- Stochastic modeling and simulations
- Quantum dynamics, channels and entanglement
- Quantum machine learning
- Quantum many-body systems
- Quantum Computing
Explore the theoretical and engineering aspects of quantum computer science, qubit architectures and quantum algorithms, covering aspects such as:- Algorithmic design
- Logical networks
- Quantum error correction
- Quantum machine learning
Program Highlights
- Year 1: Build foundational expertise through courses like Quantum Computing, Atoms Molecules and Photons, Introduction to Quantum Information, and Quantum Metrology, as well as Computational and/or Experimental Physics Labs and Machine Learning. Tailor your experience with elective modules in condensed matter physics or quantum information theory.
- Year 2: Learn specialized topics such as Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Platforms, Quantum Machine Learning, and work on hands-on projects, culminating in a thesis and internship within academic or industrial settings.
Opportunities in Trieste
The STQ curriculum leverages the expertise of Trieste’s research ecosystem, which integrates the University of Trieste with other leading scientific institutions, fostering innovation and collaborations.
Embark on a journey at the intersection of science and technology and shape the future of quantum innovation. Learn more about the STQ curriculum and how it fits into the Master’s Degree in Physics of the University of Trieste.