Participants, objectives and prerequisites

Participants

This workshop is designed for:

• Master’s and doctoral students and young researchers in computer science, mathematics, physics and related majors in colleges and universities.
• Professional technicians and R&D engineers in the fields of information security, cryptography and communications.
• Technology practitioners and decision-makers interested in cutting-edge quantum computing technologies and their commercial applications.

Workshop Objectives

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of quantum computing, including qubits, superposition, entanglement, and measurement.

Master the design ideas and disruptive impacts of several key quantum algorithms (such as Deutsch, Shor, and Grover algorithms).

• Familiar with the core motivation, technical route of post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different PQC schemes and their application prospects in future security systems.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between quantum computing and modern cybersecurity.

Prerequisites

To ensure optimal learning outcomes, it is recommended that students have the following basic knowledge:

• Linear Algebra:Be familiar with basic concepts such as vector space, matrix operations, and eigenvalues.

Computer Science Foundations: Understand the fundamental concepts of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity.

• (Recommended) Fundamentals of Cryptography:Understand the basic principles of public-key and private-key cryptography.