(English) Seminar: Kishan Dayaram, An Introduction to Effectus Theory

Online and Stellenbosch University Main Library: Learning Commons Virtual Meeting Room (Postgrad section, downstairs)

Title of talk: An Introduction to Effectus Theory Speaker: Kishan Dayaram (University of Johannesburg, SA) Abstract:  The context of an effectus is a new development in categorical logic which generalizes both classical and quantum logic. An effectus allows for a categorical formulation of quantum mechanics in which the effects of the quantum system are required …

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(English) Seminar: Quantum Computing Enhanced Service Ecosystem for Simulation in Manufacturing

Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, Stellenbosch

Title of talk: Quantum Computing Enhanced Service Ecosystem for Simulation in Manufacturing Speaker: Rivan Rughubar (Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany) Abstract:  Quantum computing and quantum machine learning are still in their early stages but have the potential to cause paradigm shifts in computing and industry. Faster or more accurate numerical simulations can lead to improvements in engineering …

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(English) Seminar: Prof Vincenzo Savona, Solving discrete optimization problems with a variational quantum-inspired algorithm

Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, Stellenbosch

Title of talk: Solving discrete optimization problems with a variational quantum-inspired algorithm Speaker: Professor Vincenzo Savona (Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, EPFL, Switzerland) Abstract:  Since the 1980s, quantum mechanics has undergone a remarkable transition from solely a theoretical framework of fundamental science to a domain rich with technological applications. Among these, a prominent example …

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