Quantum Colloquium – Prof. Lin Lin
Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 PM
Jefferson 250
Lin Lin, Professor, Department of Mathematics, UC Berkeley
Title: Quantum advantage in scientific computation?
Abstract: The advent of error-corrected quantum computers is anticipated to usher in a new
era in computing, with Shor's algorithm poised to demonstrate practical quantum
advantages in prime number factorization. However, cryptography problems are typically not
categorized as scientific computing problems. This raises the question: which scientific
computing challenges are likely to benefit from quantum computers? I will first discuss
some essential criteria and considerations towards realizing quantum advantages in these
problems. I will then introduce some recent advancements in quantum algorithms, especially
for simulating non-unitary quantum dynamics and open quantum system dynamics. The first
half of the presentation is intended to be accessible to a broad audience, including both
theoretical and experimental researchers.
Guest presentation will begin promptly at noon
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