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Technische Universität München

Quantum Computers and Quantum Secure Communications

Lecturer (assistant)
Martha Johanna Sepulveda Florez
Michael Pehl
Number 0000003718
Type lecture with integrated exercises
Term Sommersemester 2026
Language of instruction English
Position within curricula See TUMonline
Dates See TUMonline

Admission information

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Objectives

At the end of this module, students 1) are able to understand the basic concepts of quantum computers and post-quantum cryptography; 2) are familiar with quantum and post-quantum algorithms; 3) understand the vulnerabilities of post-quantum cryptography implementations; 4) can evaluate the security and performance of Post-Quantum cryptographic implementations; and 5) can apply security countermeasures to post-quantum cryptographic implementations.

Description

The course is comprised of a lecture accompanied by exercises and a project part..
The topics presented in the class are:
1) Introductory lecture;
2) Quantum computing and technologies;
3) Quantum algorithms;
4) Post-quantum algorithms general description;
5) Post-quantum implementation and evaluation;
6) Secure implementation.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of programming, basics on security like it is taught in the lecture Embedded Systems and Security.

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