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SUMMARY:Opportunities for quantum processing and error correction with trapped molecules
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nStandard implementations of quantum error correction in atomic processors devote multiple atoms and many inter-atom gates to each robust qubit.  A co-design strategy to streamline this approach should focus on both tailoring the code to the native hardware errors and reducing the resource cost of the QEC cycle.  Absorption-emission (Æ) codes are designed to do both\, using a manifold of high total angular momentum (J) for the encoding.  While appropriate states for this can be identified in a couple of heroic atoms\, long-lived manifolds with high J are trivially available in even the simplest of molecules.  I will discuss progress in developing molecular species and primitives for processing and readout that are applicable to quantum computing\, precision measurement and ultracold chemistry. \nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWes Campbell \nSome years after receiving a prestigious certificate for “Excellent participation in Science” in Mrs. Borgmann’s 1st-grade class\, Wes Campbell completed his dissertation on trapped molecules at Harvard and became a postdoc at the JQI working with trapped ions in Chris Monroe’s group. Since starting UCLA\, Wes’s group has been focusing on the development of a few new tools for trapped ion and molecular quantum information processing and basic science.
URL:https://quantum.ncsu.edu/event/triangle-quantum-seminar-2/
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SUMMARY:Qiskit Functions: Pioneering the Next Frontier in the Quantum Software Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nQiskit Functions simplify and accelerate utility-scale algorithm discovery and application development by abstracting away parts of the quantum software development workflow. In this way\, Qiskit Functions free up time normally spent hand-writing code and fine-tuning experiments. In this seminar\, we will talk about the journey of the IBM Quantum team to release the first catalog of Qiskit Functions in September of 2024 in collaboration with third-party partners. \nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaco Martin-Fernandez \nPaco Martin-Fernandez\, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM\, holds a PhD in Computer Science. He has been at the forefront of quantum computing since 2016. Notably\, he was integral to the team that unveiled the IBM Quantum Experience\, the first web platform providing public access to quantum computers via the cloud. His expertise extends to orchestrating complex systems\, demonstrated by his leadership in developing Middleware for Quantum\, an open-source software stack designed to seamlessly integrate CPUs\, GPUs\, HPCs\, and QPUs. Currently\, he is pivotal in facilitating the integration of IBM Quantum services with external partners\, enhancing their product offerings with advanced quantum capabilities\, and leading the ISVs program.
URL:https://quantum.ncsu.edu/event/triangle-quantum-seminar-3/
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Tensor Networks to Encode Probability Distributions for Quantum Monte Carlo
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe integration of Tensor Networks into quantum computing has unlocked new possibilities\, particularly for efficiently loading complex datasets onto quantum systems. In this talk\, we examine the tensor-train cross approximation (TT-cross) algorithm as an effective solution to the probability loading challenge in Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC). By applying TT-cross to high-dimensional financial distributions\, we demonstrate its scalability and precision\, emphasizing its ability to significantly reduce circuit depth requirements and computational complexity compared to conventional techniques. These advancements make QMC simulations more practical on near-term quantum hardware and provide a potential pathway for implementing QMC effectively on quantum machines. \nSpeaker Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAser Cortines  \nAser holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique\, France\, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Paris Diderot – Paris 7. He has conducted postdoctoral research at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. Aser’s professional experience includes working as a quantitative analyst for an electricity and gas supplier\, where he developed models and libraries used by the front office to operate in energy markets. He also has expertise in model risk assessment of banking models. In 2022\, Aser joined Multiverse Computing as a financial engineer\, contributing to various projects that applied quantum technology to financial modeling. Since 2023\, he has been serving as Director of Engineering\, leading various projects in areas such as finance\, optimization\, and machine learning \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonio Pereira \nEngineer specializing in quantum computing\, with expertise in quantum algorithms and tensor networks. Integrated Master’s (BSc + MSc) student in Physics Engineering from the University of Minho. Experience includes work on quantum and quantum-inspired solutions for network management and finance. Passionate about connecting theoretical advances with practical applications to foster interest in quantum technologies.
URL:https://quantum.ncsu.edu/event/triangle-quantum-seminar-4/
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SUMMARY:Triangle Quantum Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced!
URL:https://quantum.ncsu.edu/event/triangle-quantum-seminar/2025-02-21/
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SUMMARY:2025 QIP Workshop and Conference: Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:28th Annual Quantum Information Processing Conference
URL:https://quantum.ncsu.edu/event/2025-qip-workshop-and-conference-raleigh-nc/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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