Minor Quantum Technologies

New quantum technologies are gaining increasing interest from governments and private actors, due to the promise of revolutionary applications in the fields of sensors, computing and communications. At the same time, to develop operational systems, quantum industry needs interdisciplinary competences and professional profiles that can understand the language of quantum technologies even without necessarily having a deep quantum physics background.

During the first part of the course, the fundamentals of quantum information and the building block of quantum communication and quantum computing will be through a mix of lectures and tutorials. The second part of the course will take place in the form of a workshop, dedicated to practical applications of Quantum and its interest in very different disciplines (chemistry, computer science, biology, electronics, physics ...). Based on their main interest and background, the students will be asked, with the help of the teachers, to identify specific case studies that can be relevant for different disciplines or context. These cases will be presented and discussed with the rest of the class.

It should be noted that a second course entitled “Quantum engineering” will complete this one during Spring 2026 semester.  

Contents:
This course is made of 8 classes: 5 of lectures, 2 of case study discussions, 1 oral presentation from the students. See schedule below for details.

• Olivier Alibart (Maître de Conférence, Université Côte d'Azur, INPHYNI)
• Virginia D'Auria (Maître de Conférence, Université Côte d'Azur, INPHYNI)

• Scientific bachelor, with some basic linear algebra 
• English level: B1 (Test your English : https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/fr/test-your-english/general-english/)
• No previous knowledge of quantum physics will be requested.

• Video: Les technologies de communication quantique
• Tout est quantique

• 11/12/2025 - Participation to the workshop and active discussion of chosen topics - 50 % of the final grade
• 11/12/2025 - Oral presentation - 50 % of the final grade
• No written examen is expected). 
• The validation of the Minor “Quantum technologies” gives 3 ETCS to be counted for the obtention of the certificate Quantum Aware.