Duration
25h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course begins with an Introduction to classical Boolean logic and to quantum logic. Then, the different approaches aiming at implementing logic machines at the molecular level are reviewed : (i) Molecular electronics, (ii) Implementation of logic operation by software, (ii) Implementation of concatenated logic gates at the hadware level, (iii) quantum computing. Several concrete examples are discussed : molecular combinations circuits, finite state molecular machines, implementation of search algorithms.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Fundamentals of
(i) Molecular logic Classical and quantal
(ii) Logic machines : Combinational circuits and finite state machines
(iii) Quantum computing
(iv) search algorithm
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic principles of quantum mechanics and of molecular physical chemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
None
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The time table will be settled taking into the availability of the students.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Courses in presence. Podcasts available if necessary. Remote teaching if required.
Recommended or required readings
The pdf version of the courses is available on the 'my ulg' website
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Oral exam. Explain and comment an recent article devoted to molecular logic, chosen in a proposed selection.
Work placement(s)
non relevant
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Françoise Remacle, Département de Chimie, B6c