Quantum education in the frontier city of Kharkiv

TL;DR

This paper describes the current state and challenges of quantum physics education at Kharkiv's V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, highlighting innovative approaches and international collaborations amid ongoing conflict.

Contribution

It provides a detailed overview of quantum education processes, challenges faced during military conflict, and initiatives for sustaining and developing quantum education in Kharkiv.

Findings

Active involvement of international scientists enhances education quality.

Educational activities adapt to conflict through innovative methods.

International collaborations support the development of quantum education.

Abstract

This article provides the description of current training processes and structure of education in quantum physics at the Education and Research Institute "School of Physics and Technology" (SPT) of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine. Crucial feature of quantum education at the SPT is the involvement of scientists and experts from national and international research centers who are actively working in the field. By taking example of particular quantum courses, we outline the main challenges in the educational process during the large-scale military aggression and the ways the lecturers, scientific employees, and students manage to overcome them. We also overview the recently emerged initiatives oriented on sustaining and development of quantum education in Kharkiv, as well as the international events with a broader impact. History of the School and its main achievements are provided in brief.