Events

Anand Natarajan, Caltech

A long-standing puzzle in quantum complexity theory is to understand the power of the class MIP* of multiprover interactive proofs with shared entanglement. This question is closely related to the study of entanglement through non-local games, which dates back to the pioneering work of Bell.

Speaker: Viona M. Duncan

Abstract: We all want to be the nice guy, but we do not want to finish last. How should we respect the IP of others, particularly confidential information and what should we expect of others when we provide confidential information to them? Simple steps that can be taken to meet obligations and preserve confidentiality will be discussed. You may also have obligations to funding agencies and the University. The UW IP policy will be discussed along with issues of ownership and employee confidentiality.

Optimization Algorithms for Quantum Deep Learning

PhD Candidate: Guillaume Verdon-Akzam

A polar decomposition for quantum channels: insightful tools to navigate through noisy quantum circuits

Arnaud Carignan-Dugas, Institute for Quantum Computing

Inevitably, assessing the overall performance of a quantum computer must rely on characterizing some of its elementary constituents and, from this information, formulate a broader statement concerning more complex constructions thereof.

Duality Quantum Computing: Computing with Linear Combinations of Unitaries

Gui-Lu Long, APS and IoP Fellow

Usually, a quantum algorithm uses products of unitaries to complete a task. Lack of technique and intuition in algorithm design has hindered the development of quantum algorithm.

“Quantum physics” has taken its position with “rocket science” in pop culture as a shorthand for frighteningly complicated science. Quantum physics has also taken on a sort of magical connotation in fiction, with features like entanglement, superposition, and tunneling, spurring imagination. But where does the science draw the line? How much is joyful speculation, and how much is disregard for reality? And if it’s always seen as either magical or scary, how does that affect the perception of quantum science?

Academic Writing Workshop #1

Elisabeth van Stam (UW Writing and Communication Center)

Learning to effectively communicate your research is an essential skill necessary for success within academia. Join Elisabeth van Stam (STEM Specialist) as she introduces you to the Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) services and resources that will help you successfully accomplish your research milestones.

Characterizing Single Photon Emission from Quantum Dots in Nanowires

Master's Candidate: Morgan Mastrovich

Speaker: Thomas K. Hunter and Neil Henderson

Abstract:

A lot of different concepts and possibilities have been discussed. The final session will recap those and put them in perspective, with emphasis on the relevance to a "typical" university start up and the people involved.

This is the final lecture in the CryptoWorks21 Intellectual Property (IP) Management Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Knowledgeable speakers will give in-depth presentations that build on previous sessions.

Customising nonlinear optical sources for quantum information

Master's Candidate: Jeremy Kelly-Massicotte