November 2022 - Qse-grad-students

[Harvard-quantum-initiative] Harvard Quantum Information Meeting

by Xun Gao

Dear all, This week will be the 7th "Harvard Quantum Information Group Meeting", which will be held on Thursday, November 10rd at 4:30 pm in Jefferson 250. This week, Tony Metger from ETH will talk. Title: Cryptographic proofs of quantumness and beyond Abstract: Cryptographic proofs of quantumness allow a classical party to certify that an untrusted quantum device performed a classically hard computational task. In contrast to sampling-based approaches to certifying quantum advantage, which require exponential time to validate classically and rely on benchmarks that may be spoofed, cryptographic proofs of quantumness are efficient to validate and rely on well-studied classical cryptographic hardness assumptions, but are harder to implement experimentally. We will survey different protocols for proofs of quantumness and explain the cryptographic assumptions that they rely on. We will then see how similar ideas can also be used to achiever stronger primitives, such as classically verifiable quantum computation and single-device self-testing. Here is the link of <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y185MWI0YjdkMWE3YmJjYzkwODNlNT…>google calenda <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y185MWI0YjdkMWE3YmJjYzkwODNlNT…>r for the next few meetings. The meeting is open to everyone at Harvard interested in quantum information, including those in condensed matter physics, AMO physics, high energy physics, computer science, chemistry, etc. The format includes weekly tutorials (by both external and internal speakers) of contemporary topics in quantum information and quantum computing, aimed for a broad scientific audience. We will also try to foster connections between different groups at Harvard which are interested in or involved with quantum information, and build a broader community. Hope to see you all there. If you would like to join the mailing list for this meeting, please e-mail harvardqimeeting(a)gmail.com <mailto:harvardqimeeting@gmail.com> which will add you.

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FW: Tues Nov 15 | Climate Change Conversations: Science, Communication & Gender

by Ploucha, Clare

Hi all, Please see below for an event that might be of interest to QSE PhD students. Best, Clare From: "Clem, James" <james_clem(a)harvard.edu> Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 1:10 PM To: SAC <sciencedivisionsacmembers(a)HU.onmicrosoft.com> Subject: Tues Nov 15 | Climate Change Conversations: Science, Communication & Gender Hello SAC Colleagues! I’m sharing a DIB-related event next week that we are sponsoring. Emily is a former HUCE Environmental Fellow. Please feel free to share with your communities, and we will also post a recording of the event later on our website. Best, Jim James Clem, Ph.D. (he/him) Managing Director Harvard University Center for the Environment 26 Oxford St. 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-5458 clem(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:clem@fas.harvard.edu> From: Center for the Environment <huce(a)environment.harvard.edu> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 11:58 AM To: Clem, James <james_clem(a)harvard.edu> Subject: [Test] Tues Nov 15 | Climate Change Conversations: Science, Communication & Gender View this email in your browser<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us1.campaign-2Darchive…> [https://mcusercontent.com/7532d1fbf18f39219ac742ebe/images/401b31a4-776b-a7…]<https://environment.harvard.edu/event/our-common-ground> The Harvard University Center for the Environment and the Salata Institute for Climate & Sustainability present: Climate Change Conversations Science, Communication & Gender EMILY FISCHER Associate Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University In conversation with DANIEL SCHRAG Director, Harvard University Center for the Environment TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 12PM EST Northwest Labs B103, 52 Oxford St., Cambridge (map<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_maps_2x7FvJKdKU…>) Emily Fischer<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.atmos.colostate.ed…> is an atmospheric chemist and Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. Fischer has distinguished herself in many areas of science and also in science communication and education. She is a member of Science Moms, a group of climate scientists working to communicate about climate change to mothers in the US. As a new faculty member, Emily launched a program called Promoting Geoscience, Research, Education and Success (PROGRESS), experimenting with new approaches to mentoring of female students in STEM fields through a variety of professional development efforts as well as access to female mentors and role models. She has also focused her attention on removing obstacles to student success in geoscience fields, including ways to prevent sexual harassment during field work. [https://cdn.addevent.com/libs/imgs/icon-emd-rsvp-t1.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.addevent.com_event…> Questions? huce(a)environment.harvard.edu<mailto:huce@environment.harvard.edu> | 617.495.0368 [Email]<mailto:huce@environment.harvard.edu> [Website]<http://www.environment.harvard.edu/> [Twitter]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.twitter.com_HUCEnv…> [Facebook]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_Harva…> Copyright © 2022 Harvard University Center for the Environment, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Harvard University Center for the Environment 26 Oxford St. 4th floor Cambridge, MA 02138 Add us to your address book<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.us1.list-2Dman…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.us1.list-2Dman…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.us1.list-2Dman…>.

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FW: Quantum Promises Discussion Series Fall 2022

by Ploucha, Clare

Hello HQI community, As some of you may know, I am co-organizing a series of discussions about quantum science, technology, and society. These discussions bring together physicists and scholars in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and other programs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Through these interdisciplinary interactions, we aim to shed light on the sociology of quantum and our role as researchers, workers, and participants in shaping what it means to have a future promised by quantum technology. Luckily, today we have the expertise needed to start answering these questions through meaningful conversations, and the participation of HQI members is key to this endeavor. As a result, I am pleased to invite you to our second discussion titled "Quantum Promises to Industry". We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 8th from 5:45-7:15 pm in the Northwest Building Room B104. You can read the references we will be using for the discussion here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_drive…>, and you can join our listserv by filling out the form here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_vafRNFq5jEAb…>. I hope to see you all there! We will have two more meetings after this one every other week. Stay tuned! Abstract: "Quantum S&T promises to impact a range of industries such as telecommunications, pharmaceutics, finance, and material design. “Quantum” is no longer a purely academic endeavor, but an industry –a part of an economy– where alliances between different private sectors, academics, and governments are constantly emerging and shifting. But what exactly is this industry? Who gets to participate in the so-called “quantum workforce”, and who doesn’t? What rights should these workers have? What forms of capital are being created, and who owns them? For what economy is "quantum" of interest? Why are sectors previously thought of as separated being broad together? How are we shaping and being shaped by this industry? Join us for our second installment of the Quantum Promises Discussion Series!" [cid:image001.png@01D8F2AE.A3C508E0] Best, -- Rodrigo Araiza Bravo Ph.D. Candidate | Yelin Group M.S. Physics, Harvard University '21 B.S. Physics and Mathematics, UIUC '18

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TODAY: HQI Community Symposium - SEC -12:00-7:30pm

by Ploucha, Clare

Dear HQI Community, We hope you will join us today for the HQI Community Symposium, beginning with lunch at noon at the Science and Engineering Complex (Lower Level 2). The symposium will begin with lunch, followed by research talks from new HQI faculty members, a poster session, and reception. Detailed information about the event can be found here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hqicommunitysymposium . Speakers include: * Joonho Lee, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology * Giulia Semeghini, Assistant Professor of Applied Physics * Kiyoul Yang, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering * Norman Yao, Professor of Physics * Loïc Anderegg, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Haoning Tang, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Alex Keesling, CEO, QuEra Computing We hope to see you there! From: "Ploucha, Clare" <cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu> on behalf of Harvard Quantum Initiative <HQIDirectors(a)harvard.edu> Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM To: "harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu" <harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Reminder: HQI Community Symposium - Friday, 11/4 12:00-7:30pm Dear HQI Community, We hope you will join us tomorrow for the HQI Community Symposium, 12:00pm-7:30pm at the Science and Engineering Complex (Lower Level 2). The symposium will begin with lunch at noon, followed by research talks from new HQI faculty members, a poster session, and reception. Detailed information about the event can be found here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hqicommunitysymposium . Tomorrow’s speakers include: * Joonho Lee, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology * Giulia Semeghini, Assistant Professor of Applied Physics * Kiyoul Yang, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering * Norman Yao, Professor of Physics * Loïc Anderegg, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Haoning Tang, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Alex Keesling, CEO, QuEra Computing If you have questions about the event, please reply to this message or contact cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:cploucha@fas.harvard.edu> We hope to see you tomorrow! From: "Ploucha, Clare" <cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu> on behalf of Harvard Quantum Initiative <HQIDirectors(a)harvard.edu> Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 at 5:59 PM To: "harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu" <harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Subject: HQI Community Symposium - Friday, 11/4 12:00-7:30pm Dear HQI Community, Please join us for the HQI Community Symposium on Friday, November 4th from 12:00-7:30pm at the Science and Engineering Complex. We hope this will be one of many opportunities for the HQI community to gather over the coming year. The symposium will begin with lunch, followed by research talks from new HQI faculty members, a poster session, and reception. Detailed information about the event will be kept up to date here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hqicommunitysymposium . To help us obtain a headcount for the lunch and poster session, we would appreciate if you would register for the event here: https://forms.gle/PcX8NiB8LTGcpToy7 If you have questions about the event, please reply to this message or contact cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:cploucha@fas.harvard.edu> We hope to see you on November 4th!

1 year, 6 months

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[Harvard-quantum-initiative] Reminder: HQI Community Symposium - Friday, 11/4 12:00-7:30pm

by Harvard Quantum Initiative

Dear HQI Community, We hope you will join us tomorrow for the HQI Community Symposium, 12:00pm-7:30pm at the Science and Engineering Complex (Lower Level 2). The symposium will begin with lunch at noon, followed by research talks from new HQI faculty members, a poster session, and reception. Detailed information about the event can be found here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hqicommunitysymposium . Tomorrow’s speakers include: * Joonho Lee, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology * Giulia Semeghini, Assistant Professor of Applied Physics * Kiyoul Yang, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering * Norman Yao, Professor of Physics * Loïc Anderegg, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Haoning Tang, HQI Postdoctoral Fellow * Alex Keesling, CEO, QuEra Computing If you have questions about the event, please reply to this message or contact cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:cploucha@fas.harvard.edu> We hope to see you tomorrow! From: "Ploucha, Clare" <cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu> on behalf of Harvard Quantum Initiative <HQIDirectors(a)harvard.edu> Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 at 5:59 PM To: "harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu" <harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Subject: HQI Community Symposium - Friday, 11/4 12:00-7:30pm Dear HQI Community, Please join us for the HQI Community Symposium on Friday, November 4th from 12:00-7:30pm at the Science and Engineering Complex. We hope this will be one of many opportunities for the HQI community to gather over the coming year. The symposium will begin with lunch, followed by research talks from new HQI faculty members, a poster session, and reception. Detailed information about the event will be kept up to date here: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hqicommunitysymposium . To help us obtain a headcount for the lunch and poster session, we would appreciate if you would register for the event here: https://forms.gle/PcX8NiB8LTGcpToy7 If you have questions about the event, please reply to this message or contact cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:cploucha@fas.harvard.edu> We hope to see you on November 4th! _______________________________________________ Harvard-quantum-initiative mailing list -- harvard-quantum-initiative(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe send an email to harvard-quantum-initiative-leave(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu

1 year, 6 months

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Fwd: STEM Postdoc Webinar

by Ploucha, Clare

FYI! From: GSAS Fellowships & Writing Center <gsas-fwc(a)fas.harvard.edu> Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:20 AM To: Ploucha, Clare <cploucha(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: STEM Postdoc Webinar Dear Clare, The Fellowships & Writing Center is excited to be sponsoring a webinar focused on getting a STEM postdoc. Would you please circulate this announcement to students in your department? With thanks and best wishes, Jeannette So, you’re interested in a postdoc in a STEM field? Come join the FWC as postdoctoral fellows Mark Babin (Harvard University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology) and Kiersten Ruda (Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Department of Endocrinology) share their experiences surveying the landscape of postdocs, applying for positions, being interviewed, selecting a postdoc, and getting started with the position. The webinar will take place on Thursday, November 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please register here<https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gt4N7d__QXu-iiLODUaK1A>. Jeannette E. Miller, PhD Executive Director, Fellowships & Writing Center Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University Email: jeannette_miller(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jeannette_miller@fas.harvard.edu> Website: https://gsas.harvard.edu/fellowships-writing-center

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[Harvard-quantum-initiative] Harvard Quantum Information Meeting

by Xun Gao

Dear all, This week will be the sixth "Harvard Quantum Information Group Meeting", which will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 4:30 pm in Jefferson 250. This week, Barbara Soda from University of Waterloo and PI will talk. Title: Newton’s Cradle Spectra Abstract: We present broadly applicable nonperturbative results on the behavior of eigenvalues and eigenvectors under the addition of self-adjoint operators and under the multiplication of unitary operators, in finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces. To this end, we decompose these operations into elementary 1-parameter processes in which the eigenvalues move similarly to the spheres in Newton's cradle. As special cases, we recover level repulsion and Cauchy interlacing. We will discuss a number of different applications: adiabatic quantum computing, finite Shannon sampling theory, calculation of the dressed vacuum in light-matter interactions, and more. Here is the link of <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y185MWI0YjdkMWE3YmJjYzkwODNlNT…>google calenda <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y185MWI0YjdkMWE3YmJjYzkwODNlNT…>r for the next few meetings. The meeting is open to everyone at Harvard interested in quantum information, including those in condensed matter physics, AMO physics, high energy physics, computer science, chemistry, etc. The format includes weekly tutorials (by both external and internal speakers) of contemporary topics in quantum information and quantum computing, aimed for a broad scientific audience. We will also try to foster connections between different groups at Harvard which are interested in or involved with quantum information, and build a broader community. Hope to see you all there. If you would like to join the mailing list for this meeting, please e-mail harvardqimeeting(a)gmail.com <mailto:harvardqimeeting@gmail.com> which will add you.

1 year, 6 months

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