This lecture series covers interdisciplinary topics in quantum science without assuming much prior knowledge. Each topic is discussed within two or three weeks by lecturers from different departments.

Students who do not need a certificate are welcome to attend only a subset of the lectures, depending on their interest. Exercises are also offered.

Topics and Schedule:

  • Bell Inequalities
    Prof. Otfried Gühne
    October 14th and 21st, 2026

  • Signal Processing
    Prof. Ivo Ihrke
    October 28th, November 4th and 11th, 2026

  • Ion Traps
    Dr. Patrick Huber
    November 18th and 25th, December 2nd, 2026

  • Linear Optimization
    Prof. Rob van Stee
    December 9th and 16th, 2026; January 13th, 2027

  • Single Photons
    Dr. Assegid Flatae
    January 20th and 27th, February 3rd, 2027

Lectures take place on Wednesdays, 12-14, D120, the exercises on Fridays, 12-14, D120.

Exercise sheets are available from Wed 12 p.m. and have to be handed in the week after (by Wed 11.59 p.m.). The exercise sessions are given by Siyuan Qi (Siyuan.Qi@uni-siegen.de, office B-106). Attendence will be taken and students might be invited to explain their solutions on the board.

Criteria for credit points: 50% of all points on the exercise sheets. There is no grade for the lecture, only pass/no pass.