NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 量子密碼學(5131)
(Eng.) Quantum Cryptography
Offering Dept Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Jason Lin
Department Department of Computer Science and Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course introduces the fundamental concepts of quantum information and their applications to security protocols. Topics include basic principles of quantum mechanics relevant to information processing, quantum states and measurements, quantum key distribution, and other representative cryptographic protocols. Through theoretical discussions and selected examples, students will gain an understanding of how quantum information principles enable security guarantees beyond those achievable by modern cryptography.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This course primarily introduces the fundamental concepts of quantum cryptography, with particular emphasis on the security of quantum communication. It highlights the importance of protecting information transmitted through quantum channels against various types of attacks. In addition, the course guides students in learning and designing potential quantum communication protocols and applications.
1.Having abilities on computer science literacy, information theory, and mathematical analysis.
6.Having abilities of self-learning, communicating and coordinating team work.
60
40
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Study Outcome
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 National Holiday (No Class)
Week 2 Basics of Quantum Information
Week 3 Quantum Circuits and Logic Gates
Week 4 Quantum Entanglement and Teleportation
Week 5 Quantum Computation and Simulation
Week 6 National Holiday (No Class)
Week 7 Quantum Key Distribution Protocols
Week 8 Final Project Proposal
Week 9 Quantum Secret Sharing Protocols
Week 10 National Holiday (No Class)
Week 11 Quantum Dialogue Protocols
Week 12 Quantum Private Comparison
Week 13 Quantum Digital Signature
Week 14 Final Project Presentation
Week 15 Final Project Presentation
Week 16 Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Oral Presentation: 50%
Final Project: 30%
Final Exam: 20%
Textbook & other References
N. Gisin, G. Ribordy, W. Tittel, and H. Zbinden, Quantum Cryptography, Reviews of Modern Physics, vol. 74, no. 1, pp. 145–195, (2002).
E. Rieffel and W. Polak, An Introduction to Quantum Computing for Non-Physicists, ACM Computing Surveys, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 300–335, (2000).
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Please refer to iLearning 3.0
Office Hours
Fridays 14:00–15:00
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