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Fwd: Project Q viewing, Peace & Security in a Quantum Age, April 11 @ 4:30 PM

by Araiza Bravo, Rodrigo

Dear all, I would like to invite you to the following event next week I will be co-hosting together with the HarvardSTS Program at HKS. Hope you can make it. Best, Rodrigo ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Harvard STS <sts(a)hks.harvard.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 9:01 PM Subject: Project Q viewing, Peace & Security in a Quantum Age, April 11 @ 4:30 PM To: <oaraizabravo(a)g.harvard.edu> Project Q Viewing followed by Q&A with creator James Der Derian APR 11 Project Q War, Peace & Quantum Mechinics Thursday April 11, 2024 4:30 - 6:30 PM Harvard Kennedy School, Taubman, 5th FL, Nye C Join us for a discussion with Prof. James Der Derian, director of Project Q at the University of Sydney. The discussion will feature a short documentary about the Center’s mission to study the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation. From its inception, quantum mechanics was characterized by lengthy philosophical debates among its founders. Such debates were stifled by the late 1930s, exacerbated by a post-WWII focus on military applications. Today, quantum physicists are often socialized to “shut up and calculate.” Simultaneously, quantum information technologies are promised to deliver unparalleled computing, communication, and sensing advances, impacting areas such as medicine, data processing, and finance. It is time to break the silence and again consider quantum innovation's philosophical, ethical, and political aspects. Just as we hear what these technologies can do for the world, we should ask: what can quantum technologies do to our world? REGISTER HERE <https://harvard.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a697b0181d962ab6a41278b97…> James Der Derian is the Michael Hintze Chair of International Security Studies and Director of the Centre for International Security Studies at the University of Sydney. HIs research and teaching interests are in international security, information technology, international theory, and documentary film. He is the author of several film documentaries, including the *V**irtual Y2K, After 9/11*, and most recently, *Human Terrain*, which won the Audience Award at the 2009 Festival dei Popoli in Florence and has been an official selection at numerous international film festivals. His most recent documentary, *Project Z: The Final Global Event* (co-produced with Phillip Gara), premiered at the 2012 DOK Leipzig Film Festival. James is the principal investigator at *ProjectQ*, an academic-industry partnership studying the geopolitical and ethical considerations of emerging quantum technologies. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive event announcements from the Harvard STS Program. Edit Subscription Preferences <https://harvard.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=a697b0181d962ab6a41278b97&id=…> Unsubscribe <https://harvard.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=a697b0181d962ab6a41278b97…> Harvard STS Program 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA -- Rodrigo Araiza Bravo *Ph.D. Candidate | Yelin Group* *STS Secondary Field | Harvard STS* *M.A. Physics, Harvard University '21* *B.S. Physics and Mathematics, UIUC '18*

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Project Q viewing, Peace & Security in a Quantum Age, April 11 @ 4:30 PM

by Harvard STS

Project Q Viewing followed by Q&A with creator James Der Derian APR 11 ** Project Q ------------------------------------------------------------ War, Peace & Quantum Mechinics ** Thursday ------------------------------------------------------------ ** April 11, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------ 4:30 - 6:30 PM Harvard Kennedy School, Taubman, 5th FL, Nye C Join us for a discussion with Prof. James Der Derian, director of Project Q at the University of Sydney. The discussion will feature a short documentary about the Center’s mission to study the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation. From its inception, quantum mechanics was characterized by lengthy philosophical debates among its founders. Such debates were stifled by the late 1930s, exacerbated by a post-WWII focus on military applications. Today, quantum physicists are often socialized to “shut up and calculate.” Simultaneously, quantum information technologies are promised to deliver unparalleled computing, communication, and sensing advances, impacting areas such as medicine, data processing, and finance. It is time to break the silence and again consider quantum innovation's philosophical, ethical, and political aspects. Just as we hear what these technologies can do for the world, we should ask: what can quantum technologies do to our world? REGISTER HERE (https://airtable.com/app3KjyvB1HS51Mhh/shrXxGiJU6tl78Wmc) ** ------------------------------------------------------------ James Der Derian is the Michael Hintze Chair of International Security Studies and Director of the Centre for International Security Studies at the University of Sydney. HIs research and teaching interests are in international security, information technology, international theory, and documentary film. He is the author of several film documentaries, including the Virtual Y2K, After 9/11, and most recently, Human Terrain, which won the Audience Award at the 2009 Festival dei Popoli in Florence and has been an official selection at numerous international film festivals. His most recent documentary, Project Z: The Final Global Event (co-produced with Phillip Gara), premiered at the 2012 DOK Leipzig Film Festival. James is the principal investigator at ProjectQ, an academic-industry partnership studying the geopolitical and ethical considerations of emerging quantum technologies. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive event announcements from the Harvard STS Program. Edit Subscription Preferences (https://harvard.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=a697b0181d962ab6a41278b97&id=…) Unsubscribe (https://harvard.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=a697b0181d962ab6a41278b97…) Harvard STS Program 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA

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Fwd: Herschbach Lecture, April 17

by Sule, Nishant V.

Begin forwarded message: From: "Gomez, Grace" <gracegomez(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Herschbach Lecture, April 17 Date: March 28, 2024 at 11:10:11 AM EDT To: "Sule, Nishant V." <nsule(a)fas.harvard.edu> Dear Nishant, I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce the Herschbach Teacher/Scientist Lecture<https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/event/dudley-herschbach-teacherscientist-lect…>, which will focus on "Fostering a Culture of Inclusion in the STEM Classroom." Tracy Johnson, Professor of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology and Dean of the Life Sciences, UCLA College, will discuss data-driven pedagogical strategies aimed at fostering a culture of scientific excellence and inclusion in STEM courses. To ensure the success of this event and to reach a wide audience, we kindly ask for your support in advertising the Herschbach Scientist/Teacher Lecture. Would you be able to distribute the attached flyer electronically through your department? Faculty, postdocs, staff, and students are all welcome to attend. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to the Bok Center. Thank you very much for your support and collaboration in promoting this event. Best, Grace Gomez Program Coordinator Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning Harvard University gracegomez(a)g.harvard.edu<mailto:gracegomez@g.harvard.edu> ****** Please join us for the Herschbach Teacher/Scientist Lecture! STEM Education at the Crossroads: Fostering a Culture of Inclusion in the STEM Classroom Tracy Johnson Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Presidential Endowed Chair Professor, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Dean, Life Sciences, UCLA College April 17, 2024, 4:00 pm Pfizer Lecture Hall Seminar description and event details<https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/event/dudley-herschbach-teacherscientist-lect…>

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[Harvard-quantum-initiative] FW: Quantum Talents Symposium Munich 2024 | Call for Applications

by Harvard Quantum Initiative

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Prof. Immanuel Bloch <immanuel.bloch(a)mpq.mpg.de<mailto:immanuel.bloch@mpq.mpg.de>> Date: Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 08:36 Subject: Quantum Talents Symposium Munich 2024 | Call for Applications To: <mpq-quantum-contacts(a)mpq.mpg.de<mailto:mpq-quantum-contacts@mpq.mpg.de>> Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce the call for applications for the upcoming Quantum Talents Symposium Munich. The event is designed to bring together exceptional early career researchers from around the globe to present their groundbreaking work. A selection of applicants will be invited for a talk, and the best talks will be awarded prizes. The symposium also serves as a platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing innovative research in quantum science. The poster for the symposium is attached. Further details about the event and the application process are described on the website: Quantum Talents Symposium Munich Website<https://www.mcqst.de/quantum-talents-munich/> We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing this call for applications within your networks. Please feel free to forward this email, distribute the poster, and encourage eligible PhD students and early career postdocs to apply. Thank you in advance for your help in promoting this initiative. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out at quantum-talents-munich(a)mcqst.de<mailto:quantum-talents-munich@mcqst.de> On behalf of the whole organization team, Immanuel Bloch _______________________________________________ Mpq-quantum-contacts mailing list Mpq-quantum-contacts(a)mpq.mpg.de<mailto:Mpq-quantum-contacts@mpq.mpg.de> https://listserv.gwdg.de/mailman/listinfo/mpq-quantum-contacts _______________________________________________ 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

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Quantum information seminar Mar 7

by Anshu, Anurag

Dear all, We are excited to have Jin-Peng Liu (MIT) deliver our next quantum information seminar on Thurs Mar 7, 4:30-5:30 pm in Jefferson 250 (the usual location). The talk title and abstract are as below. Title - Quantum for Science: Efficient Quantum Algorithms for Linear and Nonlinear Dynamics Abstract - Fault-tolerant quantum computers are expected to excel in simulating unitary dynamics, such as the dynamics of a quantum state under a Hamiltonian. Most applications in scientific and engineering computations involve non-unitary and/or nonlinear dynamics. Therefore, efficient quantum algorithms are the key for unlocking the full potential of quantum computers to achieve comparable speedup in these general tasks. First, we propose a simple method for simulating a general class of non-unitary dynamics as a linear combination of Hamiltonian simulation (LCHS) problems. The LCHS method can achieve optimal cost in terms of state preparation [1]. Second, we give the first efficient (polynomial time) quantum algorithm for nonlinear differential equations with sufficiently strong dissipation. This is an exponential improvement over the best previous quantum algorithms, whose complexity is exponential in the evolution time [2]. Our work shows that fault-tolerant quantum computing can potentially address complex non-unitary and nonlinear phenomena in natural and data sciences with provable efficiency [3]. References: [1] Linear combination of Hamiltonian simulation for non-unitary dynamics with optimal state preparation cost. Physical Review Letters, 131(15):150603 (2023) . [2] Efficient quantum algorithm for dissipative nonlinear differential equations. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science 118, 35 (2021). [3] Towards provably efficient quantum algorithms for large-scale machine learning models. Nature Communications 15, 434 (2024) Best, Anurag and Jordan

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[Queer Physics Collective X PRIMUS] Boba and Crafts Social THURS

by Rain Wang

Hi yall! I hope you're having an amazing Tuesday! This *Thursday at 4:30pm *(till 6ish) we will have a *Boba and Crafts Social* in the *undergrad physics lounge (open to undergrads and grad students!!)*. Feel free to swing by as long or as little as you want. We will have bracelet-making supplies, origami paper, some painting supplies, etc., and, of course, bubble tea. Please fill out this form <https://forms.gle/1t8gLGnfqWKwVUCT7> if you can come :)! See you all soon! [image: snoopy-valentines-day.gif] Best, QPC X PRIMUS _ Rain (Kimberly) Wang *(they/them/theirs)* Bachelor's Candidate in Physics Harvard College | Class of 2025

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Quantum Information Seminar TODAY in NORTHWEST BUILDING B103 - Prof. Henry Yuen

by Cotler, Jordan Saul

Dear all, We are excited to have Prof. Henry Yuen (Columbia University) as our Quantum Information Seminar speaker TODAY from 4:30-5:30 pm in Northwest Building room B103. The details of the talk are as follows: Title: Towards a Complexity Theory for the Quantum Age Abstract: How hard is it to compress a quantum state? To fast-forward the evolution of a local Hamiltonian? To unscramble the Hawking radiation of a black hole? Traditional complexity theory -- which is centered around decision problems and tasks with classical inputs and outputs -- appears inadequate for reasoning about the complexity of such tasks involving quantum inputs and outputs. I'll discuss why we need a "fully quantum" complexity theory, and will describe some facets of such a theory. As a key illustration I'll explain how a "fully quantum" task called the Uhlmann Transformation Problem characterizes the complexity of seemingly unrelated problems, such as decoding noisy quantum channels, performing the Harlow-Hayden black hole radiation decoding task, and breaking the security of quantum bit commitment schemes. I will describe some of the many open problems and directions to explore in the world of fully quantum complexity theory. Bio: Henry Yuen is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University. His research focuses on the interplay between quantum computing, complexity theory, cryptography, and information theory. Yuen received a BA in mathematics from the University of Southern California in 2010, and received his PhD in computer science at MIT in 2016. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award and a Sloan Fellowship. Sincerely, Jordan Cotler

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FW: Special Seminar - Kaifeng Bu, "Magic: A New Frontier of Quantum Science"

by Ploucha, Clare

Please see the below for a seminar that may be of interest to the HQI community. ________________________________ From: Davis, Jolanta M. <jmdavis(a)fas.harvard.edu> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:39 PM To: physics-faculty(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu <physics-faculty(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu>; Graduate Email Listserve(physics-grads(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu) <physics-grads(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu>; physics-researchers(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu <physics-researchers(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu>; physics-preceptors(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu <physics-preceptors(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Special Seminar - Kaifeng Bu, "Magic: A New Frontier of Quantum Science" Special Seminar Kaifeng Bu "Magic: A New Frontier of Quantum Science" Tuesday, February 27, 1:30pm Jefferson 356 and zoom<https://harvard.zoom.us/j/92173738851?pwd=RTQ0WXVmMWorRlZuVWVYVG1SeWlQQT09> Abstract: Quantum computation is expected to outperform classical computation, yet understanding the origins of this advantage remains a fundamental challenge. In this talk, I will focus on the quantum feature, called magic, which can support the quantum advantage. I will introduce a quantum convolution to test and measure magic. I will also introduce a coarse-graining map, called the “convolution group”, to perform the classification of many-body states. Finally, I will discuss the possible future directions in this framework. Bio: Kaifeng Bu got his B.S. and Ph.D. from Zhejiang University, and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University. His research focuses on the advantages of quantum computing and quantum information processing, as well as the interplay of quantum information with physics, computer science, and mathematics.

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FW: LPS Announces the 4th Annual Quantum Computing Summer Short Course

by Ploucha, Clare

Please see below for an opportunity that may be of interest. From: "Pinckney, Kim" <kimpl(a)lps.umd.edu> Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM To: "LQC(a)lps.gov" <lqc(a)lps.gov> Cc: "Lundgren, Rex" <rexlundgren(a)lps.umd.edu>, "Mizel, Ari" <ari(a)lps.umd.edu> Subject: LPS Announces the 4th Annual Quantum Computing Summer Short Course Dear Colleague, The Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) is hosting its fourth annual Quantum Computing Summer Short Course from July 8th to July 19th (flyer attached). This virtual 2 week short course provides an introduction to quantum computing to 1st-2nd year graduate students and advanced undergraduates in physics and related fields. We have subject matter experts teaching key topics from algorithms to hardware. Applications<https://forms.gle/WuLmVNsm9uWDXhcYA> are now being accepted! Please share the flyer with anybody who might benefit from the course. Details of Quantum Computing Summer Short Course 2024 * Dates: July 8 – July 19, 2024 * Times: Afternoons 12:30 - 4:30pm EST * Location: Virtual via Zoom * Cost: Free to accepted participants * Deadline to Apply: May 17, 2024 * Application Available: https://forms.gle/WuLmVNsm9uWDXhcYA * Questions?: Contact us at lqc(a)lps.gov<mailto:lqc@lps.gov> Best Regards, Rex Lundgren Ari Mizel LPS Quantum Computing Summer Short Course organizers Kim Pinckney, Ph.D. (she/her) Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) Accelerated Learning Research Thrust | Pathways to Physics (P^3<https://umdphysics.umd.edu/academics/graduate/pathway-to-physics-phd.html>) Liaison NCU Leading Organizations/Udemy Business Support Seeking opportunities in quantum? Visit https://www.qubitcollaboratory.org! This email may contain information that requires protection under the Privacy Act Law. Please handle accordingly.

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Quantum Information Seminar Feb 22 - Kunal Marwaha

by Anshu, Anurag

Dear all, We are excited to have Kunal Marwaha (U Chicago) speak at the next Quantum Information Seminar on Thurs Feb 22, 4:30-5:30 pm in Jefferson 250. Details below. Title: On the promise of quantum advantage for classical optimization Abstract: The holy grail of quantum computing is a practical use for today's machines. A popular suggestion is that quantum computers can approximately solve optimization problems better than classical computers, despite little theoretical evidence. I take this claim seriously, analyzing and comparing average-case algorithms on CSPs of large (but fixed) clause density. It turns out that both algorithms and obstructions from spin glass theory naturally transfer to sparse CSPs, culminating in an optimal algorithm among all bounded-fanout quantum and classical circuits of depth up to ε · log n. This talk surveys several recent works, especially BFMVZ21, JMSS22, and CHM23. With Best Regards, Anurag Anshu

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