aspuru-list September 2016

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Group meeting, Thu Sept 22, 3:30 PM, Div Room

by Ian Kivlichan

Hi all, I will give group meeting tomorrow. My title and abstract are below. Also, we have group board game night afterwards. I'm filling in for a late cancellation, which is possible this time (not in general) because I gave a talk at a conference last month. So I'd like to remind everyone to please read my emails, and reply promptly if necessary! Best, Ian ----------------- "Higher-efficiency quantum algorithms for simulation of chemistry" I will talk about two new quantum algorithms for simulating chemistry based on truncated Taylor series. The first algorithm works with chemistry in second quantization, where we introduce a trick to evaluate and use the integrals that appear exponentially more quickly than classically possible. The second algorithm works in the configuration interaction representation, for which we introduce a new and better decomposition into 1-sparse matrices. I won't assume any background in quantum simulation. Higher-efficiency quantum algorithms for simulation of chemistry"

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Faculty Position in Experimental Nanoscale Physics – Department of Physics and Astronomy

by Dirk Robert Englund

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: [CCB_Staff] FW: Free Ice Cream and New Lab Freezer Challenge

by Marlon Cummings

*Marlon G. CummingsLab Manager, Aspuru-Guzik GroupMallinckrodt M136Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyHarvard University12 Oxford StreetCambridge, MA 02138617-496-9964617-496-9411 (fax)http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu/ <http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu/>* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anderson, Barbara <banderson(a)chemistry.harvard.edu> Date: Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 2:45 PM Subject: [CCB_Staff] FW: Free Ice Cream and New Lab Freezer Challenge To: "ccb_staff(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu" <ccb_staff(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Please forward to your lab as you see fit. Thanks, Barbara This *Thursday, September 22nd* the Green Labs Program has an afternoon of events lined up for FAS. There will be a *Lab Freecycle from 12-2pm* in the *Biolabs Courtyard*, followed by * free ice* *cream starting at 3pm* to kick off the *Harvard Freezer Challenge*. If you have useful lab supplies or equipment you would like to donate, please bring it by between 9am and 12pm that day. We have a TON of lab glassware and equipment, as well as pipettes and consumables. *Starting at 3pm there will be an ice cream truck parked in front of the Peabody Museum.* Stop by and ask about the *Freezer Challenge* and get *a free ice cream of your choice*! Sign your lab up for the Challenge and enter the *raffle for a free box of lab supplies, *courtesy of VWR. Did you know that by setting your -80°C freezer to -70°C, you can save energy and reduce the risk of freezer failure? Several universities and researching institutions, (including the CDC and NIH), are setting their freezers to -70°C for just this reason. So far at FAS we have six freezers set to -70°C for energy conservation, which is already saving over $1,000 and 2.7 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually. The goal is to get *50% of FAS ultra-low freezers set to -70°C or warmer* in the next two years! A big thank you goes out to the Murray Lab in OEB, and the Nocera Lab in CCB, for being the first to set their freezers to -70°C or warmer*.* Please mark your calendars for Thursday the 22nd, and share with your groups! Questions? Email greenlabs(a)harvard.edu Thank you! Quentin Quentin Gilly Senior Coordinator, FAS Green Program *Harvard University */* Office for Sustainability* Phone: *(317) 446-8588 <%28317%29%20446-8588>*/ Email: quentin_gilly(a)harvard.edu green.harvard.edu/labs _______________________________________________ ccb_staff mailing list ccb_staff(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccb_staff

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] TODAY: Jelena Vuckovic - HQOC/ITAMP Joint Quantum Sciences Seminar

by Ploucha, Clare Dolores

HQOC/ITAMP Joint Quantum Sciences Seminar Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:00 PM, Jefferson 250 Prof. Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford "Quantum nanophotonics" Nanophotonic structures that localize photons in sub-wavelength volumes are possible today thanks to modern nanofabrication and optical design techniques. Such structures enable studies of new regimes of light-matter interaction, quantum and nonlinear optics, and new applications in computing, communications, and sensing. I will review our recent work on the traditional quantum nanophotonics platform based on InAs quantum dots inside GaAs photonic crystal cavities [1-3], as well as our progress on alternative material systems diamond and silicon carbide [4], which could potentially bring the described experiments to room temperature and facilitate scaling to large networks of resonators and emitters. Finally, the use of inverse design nanophotonic methods [5], that can efficiently perform physics-guided search through the full parameter space, leads optical devices with properties superior to state of the art, including smaller footprints, better field localization, and novel functionalities. [1] Optica, vol. 3, 931-936 (2016) [2] Nature Photonics,vol. 10, pp. 163-166 (2016) [3] Physical Review Letters, vol. 114, 233601 (2015) [4] Nano Letters, vol. 16 (1), pp. 212-217 (2016) [5] Nature Photonics 9, 374-377 (2015) Srujan Meesala, Loncar Group "Strain engineering of silicon vacancy centers in diamond MEMS cantilevers" The silicon vacancy (SiV) center in diamond has recently attracted attention as a solid state quantum emitter due to its attractive optical properties. We fabricate diamond MEMS cantilevers, and use electrostatic actuation to apply controlled strain fields to single SiV centers implanted in these devices. The strain response of the SiV electronic levels is measured - we demonstrate over 100 GHz tuning for the mean optical transition frequency, and over 400 GHz tuning for the orbital splitting within the ground state. The interaction Hamiltonian for strain fields is inferred, and large strain susceptibilities of the order 1 PHz/strain are measured. We discuss prospects to utilize our device to reduce phonon-induced decoherence in SiV spin qubits, and to exploit the large strain susceptibility for hybrid quantum systems based on nanomechanical resonators. Student Presentation from 4:00-4:10 PM Refreshments Served from 4:10-4:30 PM Guest Presentation from 4:30-6:00 PM -- Clare Ploucha Faculty Assistant to Professors Lukin & Greiner and their labs Department of Physics 17 Oxford St., Lyman 324A Cambridge, MA 02138 P. (617) 496-2544

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: IACS SEMINAR: "Machine Learning for Materials Discovery: Low-LTC Compounds, GrainBoundaries and Superlattices" by Koji Tsuda, University of Toyko

by Jennifer Wei

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Harvard University <iacs-info(a)seas.harvard.edu> Date: Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 11:16 AM Subject: IACS SEMINAR: "Machine Learning for Materials Discovery: Low-LTC Compounds, GrainBoundaries and Superlattices" by Koji Tsuda, University of Toyko To: <jenniferwei(a)fas.harvard.edu> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> " <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>Machine Learning for Materials Discovery: <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>Low-LTC Compounds, GrainBoundaries and Superlattices" <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *presented by* Koji Tsuda <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Professor, Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences Graduate School of Frontier Sciences *The University of Tokyo* Friday, September 23, 2016 1-2pm SEAS Campus Maxwell Dworkin G115 (map <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> ) 33 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Material discovery driven by machine learning is a reality. In his talk, Professor Tsuda will report successful case studies in discovery of low LTC compounds from database, grain boundary optimization and automated design of Si-Ge superlattices. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> *#IACSSEMINAR SERIES* This semester's seminar series will focus on a wide range of topics including machine learning, data visualization, and the perils of data science. It will also include SEAS's Annual Dean's Lecture on Computational Science and Engineering, to be presented by Dr. Maja Mataric <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> . Forward this email <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ui.constantcontact.com_…> STAY CONNECTED [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Harvard University, Institute for Applied Computational Science, 52 Oxford Street, B1, Cambridge, MA 02138 SafeUnsubscribe™ jenniferwei(a)fas.harvard.edu <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> Forward this email <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ui.constantcontact.com_…> | Update Profile <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> | About our service provider <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…> Sent by iacs-info(a)seas.harvard.edu in collaboration with [image: Constant Contact] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…> Try it free today <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…>

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Fwd: Postdoc Position @ QuTech

by Dirk Robert Englund

Sent from a mobile device Subject: Postdoc Position @ QuTech Dear colleagues, It would be great if you could bring the following advertisement to the attention of potential candidates: http://qurope.eu/db/jobs/postdoc-position-qutech Thanks! Stephanie -- Associate Professor QuTech, Delft University of Technology http://qutech.nl/person/stephanie-wehner-roadmap/ Applied Physics, Building 22, Room B206 Phone: +31 15 27 87746 Mail: QuTech, Lorentzweg 1, 2628 CJ Delft, Netherlands _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: 2017 Building Future Faculty program - NC State University

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *BFF Program* <bff-program(a)ncsu.edu> Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Subject: 2017 Building Future Faculty program - NC State University To: Greetings, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. As someone who connects with graduate students and post-doctoral students, I would like to draw your attention to a unique opportunity to engage future faculty members in an enriching, preparatory experience. The 2017 Building Future Faculty (BFF) program will be offered by NC State University on *Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - Saturday, March 18, 2017*. This all-expenses paid workshop is designed for diverse graduate students and post-doctoral students who are seeking a career as a faculty member. Workshop topics include information regarding what to expect as a faculty member, a discussion of the wealth of resources available to faculty for teaching, and expectations of productivity for faculty engaged in research. During the workshop, participants will spend time with current faculty and department chairs in their discipline discussing effective strategies to prepare for an academic career, and the realities of life as a faculty member, as well as receiving personal tips and feedback. This program aims to increase faculty diversity and inclusion, to create faculty that mirrors the increasingly diversified student populations, Past participants had the following things to say about the program: - "The BFF program provided me with a set of new ideas that I will use as a framework for preparing and positioning myself to be a competitive faculty candidate." - "This experience has certainly prepared me for the job market as a future faculty member. The knowledge I have gained and the contacts that I have acquired have been invaluable. I would recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career in academia." - "I believe this program is not only benefiting the participants, but the higher education community as a whole. There are experiences I have had in this program that will remain with me throughout my career." For the application for the 2017 Building Future Faculty program, please visit http://oied.ncsu.edu/faculty/building-future-faculty-program/. Applications are due by *Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:55 EST*. To better understand this wonderful opportunity, view our promotional video . The video can be accessed through the following link http://go.ncsu.edu/bffvideo. Truly, Garry Morgan Associate Director for Diversity Programs NC State Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity -- 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] Attn quantum subgroup: Misha smelyanskiy visiting

by Nicolas Sawaya

Hi everyone: The *quantum subgroup* is scheduled to meet with Misha Smelyanskiy tomorrow (Tuesday September 20) at *3pm*. Misha is visiting from Intel, where he was a co-developer of qHiPSTER and colleague of our friend Gian Giacomo. We'll be talking about the work being done in our group and at Intel, and opportunities for collaboration. I've reserved the Siberia conference room for the meeting. Others are welcome to join. See you there. Nicolas

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Reddit AMA for the Launch Chemistry Challenge

by Rafa Gómez Bombarelli

Dear All, Alan and I have been working with Launch these last couple of months helping them set up their smarter chemistry challenge <http://www.launch.org/challenges/smarter-chemistry>. They are working together with Nike and the ACS to sponsor new ideas in data-driven chemistry. As part of that, we are doing a reddit AMA for ACS Science Tuesdays. If anyone in the group is a curious redditor or just wants to troll around a bit, go ahead and check it out <https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/53mv68/american_chemical_society_…> . Cheers, Rafa

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: Opportunity for Harvard University students - The Horizons Fellowship

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

For the entrepreneurs amongst you. 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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Abhi Ramesh <aramesh(a)wharton.upenn.edu> Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 10:15 AM Subject: Opportunity for Harvard University students - The Horizons Fellowship To: Aspuru-Guzik <Alan(a)aspuru.com> Dear Professor Aspuru-Guzik, Thank you for your ongoing support for the Horizons Fellowship. We received thousands of phenomenal applications from around the world for our last cohort. As we open up applications for the next few batches, I'd appreciate if you could forward this to students interested in engineering, entrepreneurship and technology. Would you be able to pass this message along to students in Chemistry? Interested students can begin an application here <http://horizons.cmail2.com/t/i-l-kdltny-bdyalkn-r/>. Thank you, Abhi Ramesh Abhi Ramesh *The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Co-Founder, Horizons School of Technology* *** *The Horizons Fellowship* The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become tomorrow's leaders in technology. The program provides immersive software engineering and web/mobile development courses geared towards high-achieving college students. Our full-stack Javascript curriculum, developed by ex-Salesforce, Optimizely, and D.E. Shaw engineers, is designed to teach students how to build web, mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop applications. We have a 4-month spring program and a 3-month summer program in San Francisco, Boston, and Philadelphia. Past Horizonites have come from a variety of schools and backgrounds. Students have hailed from Harvard, Princeton, UPenn/Wharton, Columbia, Northwestern, Brown, Michigan and more. We’ve welcomed National Math Olympiad winners, USA Computing Olympiad participants, renowned college entrepreneurs, students with perfect SAT/ACT scores, talented designers, photographers, and more as part of our previous cohort. Our program requires no formal computer science background. *Application Process/Criteria* - Currently enrolled in an undergrad or graduate university program - Submission of resume and standardized test scores on horizonsbootcamp.com <http://horizons.cmail2.com/t/i-l-kdltny-bdyalkn-y/> . - Series of fit and technical interviews - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Unsubscribe <http://horizons.cmail2.com/t/i-u-kdltny-bdyalkn-t/>

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