aspuru-list January 2013

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[Aspuru-Guzik group list] [IACS-events] Join us for Computational Science Ventures Jan. 24

by Rosalind Reid

IACS is pleased to invite you to Computational Science Ventures, an event where leading entrepreneurs will discuss opportunities at the intersection of computation, science and innovation. Institute Fellow and entrepreneur Alexander Wissner-Gross has again invited a group of lively speakers to join us for this ComputeFest event. Details: WHAT: Computational Science Ventures WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 am - noon WHERE: Maxwell Dworkin G115, 33 Oxford Street PROGRAM AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES: http://computefest.seas.harvard.edu/computational-science-ventures Note: Registration is *not* required for CSV this year. SPEAKERS: Dan Cerutti General Manager of Watson Commercialization, IBM "IBM Watson" IBM Watson represents a new class of computing technology referred to as "cognitive systems." Dan Cerutti will talk about the origin of the Watson Jeopardy! project, IBM Watson commercialization efforts and where the Watson technologies might take computing. Dan will also discuss bringing breakthrough products to market in both large and small companies. Alexander Onik President, ScienceGL "Visualization—The Art of Science" Scientific data visualization is one of the most interesting and challenging fields at the intersection of science and technology. Rapid advances in digital instrumentation and computation technologies produce massive amounts of scientific data for analysis. Advances in the science and technology of computing have engendered unprecedented improvements in scientific, biomedical, and engineering research; defense and national security; and industrial innovation. Continuing and accelerating these advancements require people to comprehend vast amounts of data and information produced from a multitude of sources. Ben Vigoda General Manager and Technical Director, Analog Devices Research Labs "Live Poultry Fresh Killed, Scientific Startups, and the Physics of Computation" Statistical machine learning is currently enjoying a renaissance in "big data" analysis and prediction. At the current rate of progress, over the next 15-20 years artificial computing systems may grow to meet or exceed the capabilities of human intelligence on many sophisticated sensory, cognitive, and even design, decision making and social tasks. Sometimes referred to as the singularity, the full manifestation of machine intelligence is a tantalizing possibility, but it will likely require the development and commercialization of significant new disruptive technologies. Moore's Law for CMOS is nearing its end, and conventional software and hardware architectures face serious scaling limits. To get to the next level it may be necessary to rethink computation all the way from device physics and manufacturing all the way to what it means to compile and program. **** Reminders: SYMPOSIUM: Computing @ Exascale, the Second Annual Symposium on the Future of Computation in Science and Engineering, will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 9:30 am-5 pm. Also in Maxwell Dworkin G115. This event concludes ComputeFest. Details: http://computefest.seas.harvard.edu/exascale-symposium WORKSHOP REGISTRATION for ComputeFest continues online through tomorrow at http://computefest.seas.harvard.edu/workshop-registration. After tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 9), registration for most workshops will be closed, although walk-ins will be allowed if seats are available. ----------------- Rosalind Reid Executive Director, Institute for Applied Computational Science Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Pierce Hall, 29 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 http://iacs.seas.harvard.edu/people rreid(a)seas.harvard.edu | 617-384-9091 _______________________________________________ Iacs-events mailing list Iacs-events(a)seas.harvard.edu https://lists.seas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/iacs-events

11 years, 3 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] The role of non-equilibrium vibrational structures in electronic coherence a...

by quebe

Another FMO paper by Plenio ... Perhaps of interest Sent to you by quebe via Google Reader: The role of non-equilibrium vibrational structures in electronic coherence and recoherence in pigment–protein complexes via Nature Physics - AOP - nature.com science feeds by M. B. Plenio on 1/6/13 Nature Physics. doi:10.1038/nphys2515 Authors: A. W. Chin, J. Prior, R. Rosenbach, F. Caycedo-Soler, S. F. Huelga & M. B. Plenio Things you can do from here: - Subscribe to Nature Physics - AOP - nature.com science feeds using Google Reader - Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites

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[Aspuru-Guzik group list] [Aspuru-meetings-list] Aspuru-Guzik group meeting this Friday

by Ryan Babbush

Hello Everyone, The Aspuru-Guzik group will be starting group meetings again this Friday with a special presentation from Dr. Man-Hong Yung. As stated below, this meeting will be in Pfizer lecture hall (in the basement floor of Mallinkrodt) instead of in the usual location because Man-Hong plans to use chalkboards instead of slides. Abstract and information is provided below. ======================================= Title: An introductory lecture on quantum algorithms Speaker: Man-Hong Yung Time: Jan 11, 2:30 pm Place: Pfizer lecture hall Abstract: In this mini lecture, I will try to show you (particularly for non-specialists) what a quantum algorithm is like. More specifically, I will try to achieve this goal by first explaining how a quantum version of Fourier transform is created. Through this example, basic tools of quantum computation will be introduced. The lecture materials are based on a book chapter I am developing; it will give me some idea if the materials are suitable for teaching. Therefore, questions and comments would be highly valuable during and after the lecture. (No-question-is-considered-stupid rule will be enforced.) ======================================= -- Ryan Babbush | PhD Student in Chemistry (949) 331-3943 | babbush(a)fas.harvard.edu Harvard University | Aspuru-Guzik Research Group 12 Oxford Street, Box 400 | Cambridge, MA 02138 _______________________________________________ Aspuru-meetings-list mailing list Aspuru-meetings-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/aspuru-meetings-list

11 years, 3 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] postdoc candidate talk next Monday 7 Jan

by Man-Hong Yung

Dear All, Speaker: Salvatore Mandrà Place: Division room Time: 2 pm, 7 Jan Salvatore Mandrà will give a talk in the division room, 2 pm, the coming Monday. His talk title and abstract are as follows: Title: Why does the QAA fail to solve NP-complete problems: an exhaustive analysis of the random graph coloring solution landscape Although many numerical and theoretical results have been found in recent years, the existence (or not) of an algorithm for solving NP complete problems in polynomial time still remains one of the hardest and fascinating question in computer science. In the wake of the success of Peter Shor who showed that the algorithm for finding prime factors has an exponential speed up on quantum computers, in 2002 Edward Farhi [1] proposed a new theoretical tool named the "Quantum Adiabatic Algorithm" (QAA) as general prescription for tackling NP-complete problems. Early results on the Exact Cover problem showed an exponential speed up using QAA for small instances. However, further studies, including many other NP complete problems, disproved this hypothesis by showing that the exponential speed up is lost for very large systems [2, 3]. In order to understand why QAA fails when solving NP-Complete problems, I will present some numerical results based on an exhaustive analysis of the classical solution space of random graph coloring, a well known problem belonging to the NP-Complete class. In particular, I will show how some structures present in the solution space might be the cause of the QAA failure. [1] E. Farhi, J. Goldstone, S. Gutmann, J. Lapan, A. Lundgren, and D. Preda, Science 292, 5516 (2001) [2] A.P. Young, S. Knysh and V.N. Smelyanskiy, PRL 101, 17 (2010) [3] I. Hen, A.P. Young PRE 84, 6 (2011) Yours truly, Man Hong ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Man-Hong Yung Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University mhyung(a)chemistry.harvard.edu -----------------------------------------------------------------------

11 years, 3 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] Fwd: 2013 Gordon Research Conference and Seminar in TDDFT

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Associate Professor Harvard University | Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu | http://about.me/aspuru ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Neepa Maitra <nmaitra(a)hunter.cuny.edu> Date: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 2:39 PM Subject: 2013 Gordon Research Conference and Seminar in TDDFT To: Neepa Maitra <nmaitra(a)hunter.cuny.edu> Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. The 2013 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Seminar (GRS) on Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDDFT) are open for applications. Please see: GRC: August 11-16, 2013, University of New England, Maine, USA http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=tddft GRS: August 10-11, 2013 http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_tddft The TDDFT Gordon Research Conference (GRC) will be held at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, from August 11-16, 2013. The GRC has become one of the most important and exciting meetings in TDDFT over recent years. The most recent advances in the theory and its applications, from electronic spectra and response to fully time-dependent dynamics, the most pressing challenges, as well as new directions for development and applications will be discussed. We have an outstanding group of invited speakers and discussion leaders. For the preliminary program, other meeting details, including registration/application information, please see: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=tddft For the first time, we are holding a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) during the weekend immediately prior to the conference, August 10-11, 2013, which we are also very enthusiastic about! The GRS is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange novel results and cutting edge ideas. The focus is on fundamental aspects of TDDFT, excitations and dynamics in the linear and non-linear regime, and coupled electron-ion dynamics from first principles. We invite young researchers engaged in TDDFT and related fields to submit an abstract; please visit http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_tddft for more details and the application/registration information. The conference site is a beautiful small campus on the seashore, only 20 miles from Portland International Jetport (PWM) and 98 miles from Boston Logan Airport (BOS). Bus service from Boston Logan Airport to the conference site and back will be provided. The guiding principle of a Gordon Conference is the presentation of new, unpublished work and the free, unhampered discussion that follows. The friendly, open, and lively atmosphere that has prevailed in our previous conferences will foster constructive scientific exchanges throughout the week, and during the Gordon Seminar, both in the discussions following talks, poster sessions, and more informally. We encourage you to visit the website and apply for what is shaping up to be a most exciting conference and seminar: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=tddft and http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_tddft With best regards, Hardy Gross and Neepa Maitra (GRC chairs) Florian Eich and Stefano Pittalis (GRS chairs) -------------------------------------- Neepa Maitra Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy Hunter College and the City University of New York Rm 1214E North Building 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA. nmaitra(a)hunter.cuny.edu phone: 212-650-3518 fax: 212-772-5390 http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/physics/faculty/maitra/home

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[Aspuru-Guzik group list] Intereesting paper.

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

For excitonics, CEP and all around. Best, Alan Light-Harvesting and Ultrafast Energy Migration in Porphyrin-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ja310596a Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Associate Professor Harvard University | Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu | http://about.me/aspuru

11 years, 4 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] International Students - F1-OPT visas

by Marlon Cummings

*From Joe Lavin to all graduating group members.* Dear CCB Lab Administrators, **** ** ** If you have any international graduate students who plan to graduate in May, please remind them to make an appointment with the Harvard International Office to discuss their visa. If they plan to continue working here after graduation (or elsewhere in the US), they will need an F1-OPT visa, and they should make an appointment with HIO before February 17 th. **** ** ** Generally, at least a 3-month lead time is needed to apply for the F1-OPT visa. **** ** ** Best, **** ** ** Joe **** **** Joe Lavin Finance and Academic Administrator Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street - Mallinckrodt 139 Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 496-3209 Fax (617) 496-5618 lavin(a)chemistry.harvard.edu**** ** **

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[Aspuru-Guzik group list] FW: International Students - F1-OPT visas

by Cummings, Marlon

FYI -- For those group members graduating in May. _______________________________________ Marlon G. Cummings Lab Manager, Aspuru-Guzik Group Mallinckrodt M112 Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-9964 617-496-9411 (fax) http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu/ ________________________________ From: ccb_faculty_staff-bounces(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu [ccb_faculty_staff-bounces(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu] On Behalf Of Lavin, Joe [lavin(a)chemistry.harvard.edu] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 2:46 PM To: #List-CCB-Faculty_Staff Cc: Anderson, Barbara; Gonzaga, Carol Subject: [CCB_Faculty_Staff] International Students - F1-OPT visas Dear CCB Lab Administrators, If you have any international graduate students who plan to graduate in May, please remind them to make an appointment with the Harvard International Office to discuss their visa. If they plan to continue working here after graduation (or elsewhere in the US), they will need an F1-OPT visa, and they should make an appointment with HIO before February 17th. Generally, at least a 3-month lead time is needed to apply for the F1-OPT visa. Best, Joe Joe Lavin Finance and Academic Administrator Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street - Mallinckrodt 139 Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 496-3209 Fax (617) 496-5618 lavin(a)chemistry.harvard.edu<mailto:lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu>

11 years, 4 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] Fwd: All Hands Meeting - Wed. Jan. 23, 2103

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

Dear EFRC-funded group members (If in doubt, ask Marlon about your funding status) Attendance to this is mandatory. Please RSVP and run your slides by me 5 days before the meeting at the latest. Please send your name to Cynthia and Marlon so we know you are going. Cynthia: Please RSVP for me. Alan > *From:* Catherine M Bourgeois <cmbourg(a)MIT.EDU> > *Date:* January 3, 2013 2:28 PM > *To:* "excitonics-faculty(a)mit.edu" <excitonics-faculty(a)mit.edu>, > "'excitonics-sp(a)mit.edu'" <excitonics-sp(a)mit.edu> > *CC:* "Vinod Menon (vmenon(a)qc.cuny.edu)" <vmenon(a)qc.cuny.edu>, > "calpert(a)mos.org" <calpert(a)mos.org>, "kthate(a)mos.org" <kthate(a)mos.org> > *Subject:* All Hands Meeting - Wed. Jan. 23, 2103 > > Dear members: > > Please see the attached slide presentation for the upcoming All-Hands > meeting, Wed. Jan 23 at the MIT Endicott house. The meeting will > start at 8:30 and end with a dinner (optional) at 5:30 or 6:00 pm. > The agenda will be similar to last year's meeting; each student, > post-doc, or researcher funded through the center will present a short > 5 minute presentation of their project. An additional 5 minutes will > follow for Q&A. Due to time constraints, we can only allow those > funded through the center to present. > > Please CLICK HERE <http://www.doodle.com/hkxa4vscwbpd8tfh> to RSVP for > attendance and other requested information. If you are an RA, please > use the comment box to let me know what year you are currently in. > Use the comment box to list any dietary or other restrictions. If > you are unable to attend, simply check off the "CAN'T MAKE IT" button > next to the "SAVE" button and provide a reason in the comment box. > > Another email with the meeting agenda and information for the shuttle > bus to the Endicott house will be forthcoming. > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > Thanks, > > Cathy > > */Catherine Bourgeois/* > > RLE :: Center for EXcitonics <http://www.rle.mit.edu/excitonics/> > > ** > > rlelogo_top[1] > > /77 Massachusetts Ave. Rm: 13-3057/ > > /Cambridge, MA 02139/ > > /P-617-253-0085/ > > /F-617-324-5275/ >

11 years, 4 months

[Aspuru-Guzik group list] [Aspuru-meetings-list] group meeting on January 11

by Ryan Babbush

Hi Everyone, I have emailed many group members in the last two weeks trying to find somebody who can give group meeting on January 11 but everyone seems to be out of town or doesn't want to go then and the date is quickly approaching. Ironically, more people want to go in late January or February than would even be possible. Does anyone want to volunteer for January 11 or know of a nearby speaker who we might be able to invite? Please let me know as soon as possible. Best Regards, Ryan -- Ryan Babbush | PhD Student in Chemistry (949) 331-3943 | babbush(a)fas.harvard.edu Harvard University | Aspuru-Guzik Research Group 12 Oxford Street, Box 400 | Cambridge, MA 02138 _______________________________________________ Aspuru-meetings-list mailing list Aspuru-meetings-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/aspuru-meetings-list

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