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 … Continue reading →

Title:  Quantum@SUN Webinar: Solving discrete optimisation problems with a variational quantum-inspired algorithm Speaker: Prof 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 … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS Micro-School: Matplotlib Introduction - Don't Lose the Plot Speaker: Donovan Slabbert (Stellenbosch University) Abstract: A multitude of tools and technologies are available for creating informative plots in data analysis, including various programming languages, libraries, and software packages. This … Continue reading →

Title of talk: Mathematical models of basal cognition Speaker: Dr Linnéa Gyllingberg (Uppsala University, Sweden) Abstract: Building mathematical models of brains is difficult because of the sheer complexity of the problem. One potential approach is to start by identifying models of basal … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS Micro-School: Introduction to Visual Studio Code Your Coding Playground Speaker: Dean Brand (Stellenbosch University) Abstract: Scientific programming is an invaluable tool, however a tool is only as good as its workbench. When creating your next piece of software, … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS Colloquium: Charting the Future of NITheCS: Progress and Prospects in Research, Training, Engagement, and Africa Speaker: Prof Francesco Petruccione (NITheCS and Stellenbosch University) Abstract: As the newly appointed Director of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS Micro-School: Introduction to NumPy - Powering Your Data with Efficient Array Operations Speaker: Abbas (Omid) Hassasfar (Stellenbosch University) Abstract: In the realm of scientific computing and data analysis, having a powerful and efficient tool for numerical operations is … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS MINI-SCHOOL: An Introduction to the Quantum Simulation of Closed and Open Quantum Systems Speaker: Ian Joel David University of KwaZulu-Natal Abstract: Quantum Simulation, the emulation of quantum system dynamics with quantum computers, is an application of quantum computing … Continue reading →

Title:  NITheCS Micro-School: The Power of Pandas - Introduction to the Pandas Library Speaker: Pashlene Naidoo (Stellenbosch University) Abstract: Pandas is a powerful and flexible open-source data manipulation library for Python, designed to make data analysis fast and expressive. This … Continue reading →

Title:  Applications of topological algebras to quantum computing and information Speaker: Dr Martin Weigt (Nelson Mandela University) Abstract: A well-known mathematical tool that is applied to quantum computing and information is operator space theory. To be brief, completely positive linear … Continue reading →

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Title:  NITheCS Colloquium: The role of intermolecular interactions in chemical processes and materials science Speaker: Prof Catharine Esterhuysen (Stellenbosch University) Abstract: The most challenging aspect in understanding the properties of materials in the solid state is to identify the role … Continue reading →