| Start with a 3D modeling & linguistics framework |
May involve a custom keywords glossary. |
| Spectroscopy or "scatterometry" |
Involves probing something without physical contact. |
| Topics covered |
Materials science & engineering, quantum metrology, quantum transport, quantum optics, quantum electronic design automation. |
| Electronic filters |
Know how they are configured, designed, & what they look like. |
| Filter components |
Understand what they are made of. |
| Passive vs active filters |
Know the difference. |
| Optical, microwave, & RF isolators |
Understand the differences among isolators, circulators, & mixers. |
| Amplifiers |
Be aware of room temperature & cryogenic amplifiers & their materials. |
| Amplifier noise types |
Thermal, shot, external, quantum. |
| Signal manipulation |
Know how a signal curve or response is manipulated. |
| Signal triggering |
Know how signals are triggered. |
| Impedance matching |
Understand how many ohms are required. |
| Smith chart |
Know how it works. |
| Resistors |
Understand their many purposes. |
| Multiphase power |
Know what it means. |
| Resonators |
Understand what a resonator & resonator cavity is. |
| Equipment |
Vector network & spectrum analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, signal generators. |
| Oscillator circuit |
Know its role in voltage fluctuation or AC. |
| Inverter circuit |
Understand DC to AC conversion. |
| Rectifier circuit |
Understand AC to DC conversion. |
| Signal filtering |
High-pass, low-pass, band-pass, band-stop filter circuits/crossover networks. |
| Comparator circuit |
Understand threshold indicators. |
| Logic gates |
Know their basic functions (e.g., calculator). |
| PID controller |
Understand closed-loop control for self-balancing. |
| Feed forward controller |
Understand open-loop control as a self-balancing alternative. |
| Bonus project |
Build a simple electronic audio amplifier device (similar components to quantum systems). |