aspuru-list May 2016

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Special group meeting on Wednesday, June 1st: Dr. Libor Veis

by Teresa Tamayo

Hi everyone, The next *Wednesday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m.*, Dr. Libor Vies from Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, will give a talk in the division room. I attached the abstract of its talk. Have a great weekend, Tere

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Special Seminar: Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 -- Prof. Terrence Rudolph, Imperial College, London

by Janice L Balzer

Special Seminar Quantum Coins - a provable advantage for quantum randomness processing Wednesday, June 1, 2016 11:00 AM Haus Room, 36-428 Professor Terrence Rudolph Imperial College, London Seminar Sponsored by the MIT-Imperial College London Seed Fund | MISTI Abstract: Although we strongly believe that quantum computers will be more powerful than their classical counterparts, proving this is out of reach of current techniques. For communication tasks (eg cryptographic key distribution) there is a provable quantum advantage. In this talk I will discuss a new task for which we can prove a quantum advantage, a task much closer to computation than communication. This task revolves around determining what randomness can you produce given access to a coin with an unknown bias. I will discuss how quantum coins with unknown bias can generate randomness that is impossible to generate with classical coins, and then give an overview of why we believe this can be a route to finding new quantum algorithms. _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] searching for the J-aggregate book

by Semion Saikin

Hi Guys, Could you please let me know who keeps the J-aggregate book by Kobayashi? thanks, Semion

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] today

by Edward Farhi

Hi Quanta We will meet today at 11:00 to catch up. See you then. Eddie --------------------------------------------------------- Edward Farhi Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics Director Center for Theoretical Physics Massachusetts Institute of Technology 6-300 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 617-253-4871 --------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Fwd: staff position in QI at Los Alamos

by Scott Aaronson

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Somma, Rolando Diego <somma(a)lanl.gov> Date: Wed, May 25, 2016 at 9:27 PM Subject: staff position in QI at Los Alamos To: Dear colleague, Below is an ad for a staff position in quantum information at the Theoretical Division of Los Alamos National Lab. Please forward it to prospective candidates. Best, Rolando Somma. *************************************************************************** Job Title Scientist 2 Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name T-4/Phys Of Condensed Matter & Complex Sys What You Will Do You will work both independently and in a team environment to develop novel quantum algorithms, error correction codes and conduct research in the general area of quantum computing. The research entails multidisciplinary efforts related to fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics as well as information science. You are expected to publish the findings in relevant journals and present results at international conferences and workshops. Mentoring of postdocs and summer students in this general area is expected. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Must have substantial research experience and a strong record of accomplishments in quantum information, quantum physics, algorithm development, quantum cryptography or error correction. Demonstrated publication record in one or more of the above topics Excellent communication and language skills, as evidenced by publications and the cover letter Demonstrated ability to work independently to develop new research directions Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Desired Skills: Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable Applicants whose work spans more than one of these disciplines are especially encouraged to apply Ability to obtain a Q clearance Education: A Ph.D. in physics, applied mathematics, or a related field Notes to Applicants: Please include a CV with a publication list and a cover letter describing research interests. Additional Details: No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp(a)lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Where You Will Work Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. The Physics of Condensed Matter and Complex Systems Group at Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking applications for a staff scientist position in the area of quantum computing and quantum science. Los Alamos National Laboratory has an active quantum information science program in which physicists, computer scientists and applied mathematicians are collaborating to develop new quantum computing, simulation and algorithm based scenarios. The newly acquired D-Wave computer provides a unique testbed for many of the quantum algorithms to solve important physics problems including addressing issues of relevance to national security. Appointment Type: Term Appointment Minimum Salary 84300 Maximum Salary 139000 To apply, see: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/jobs/index.php Job number IRC50253 _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Excitonics slides.

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

Dear excitonics subgroup members, Please send your slides to Sam. He will consolidate them all. Thanks to you all and to Sam! Alan -- Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University | 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu | http://about.me/aspuru

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Excitonics Subgroup Scheduled through December

by Joey Goodknight

They are all on the group Google calendar. Mostly on Wednesdays. Thanks to Siria for the help!!! -Joey

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] SubML meeting: pimp_yo_jupyter_notebook

by Benjamin Sanchez Lengeling

Here is today's meeting ipynb for future reference: https://github.com/beangoben/jupyter_pimp_notebook Ben

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Scheduling Subgroup Meetings for Summer and Fall Semesters

by Siria Serrano

Everyone, It's that time, again. I need Excitonics, Quantum, and Materials to each choose a rep and have them come to me *before** Friday, May 27th at Noon *to get their respective subgroup meetings for Summer and Fall scheduled. Cheers, Siria -- *Siria Serrano* *Faculty Assistant* *Aspuru-Guzik Group* *Harvard University **Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology* *12 Oxford St. M 136* *Cambridge, MA 02138* *P:** (617) 496-1716 <%28617%29%20496-1716>** F: **617-496-9411 <617-496-9411>*

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Re: [Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Excitonics subgroup 2pm, War Room

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

I am sorry but as you saw my latest email. We will postpone. I "demand" to be at all subgroup meetings. Excitonics people: You could get together still and talk about doing the slides for the report, or even do them right there. Remember, it is a coherent story of what the group has been doing in Excitonics for the past year. I would emphasize the DNA origami piece and COLLABORATION. Alan Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University | 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu | http://about.me/aspuru On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Joey Goodknight <joey.goodknight(a)gmail.com > wrote: > *SaneAttachments*: The attachments in this email have been copied to > Dropbox by the magic of SaneBox <http://sanebox.com>. > > pasted2 <https://db.tt/oO1Ky8w0> - Dropbox/SaneBox/Joey > Goodknight/_Aspuru-Guzik Group List_ Excitonics su..., 2016-05-23 12.23.14 > PM/ > > * Click the link above or find it in Dropbox with the path of the file > provided next to the link. You can also forward this email as usual. Learn > more > <http://help.sanebox.com/customer/portal/articles/473528-sane-attachments>. > You still see the original attachments because some attachments are > impossible to strip. * > > ------------------------------ > > Much like Sharks v Jets, Excitonics is going up against Machine learning > today > [image: pasted2] > So don't be square and go learn about "machine learning", and get a > "marketable skill": come to excitoncis subgroup and learn about "plants" > instead! > > -Joey > > _____________________________________________ > Aspuru-List mailing list > Aspuru-List(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu > https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/aspuru-list > >

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