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Quantum@SUN group meeting
Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, StellenboschQuantum@SUN group meeting
Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, StellenboschSeminar: Prof Vincenzo Savona, Solving discrete optimization problems with a variational quantum-inspired algorithm
Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, StellenboschTitle 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 …
Quantum@SUN Webinar: Solving discrete optimisation problems with a variational quantum-inspired algorithm
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 of fundamental science to a domain rich with technological applications. Among these, a prominent example …
NITheCS Micro-School: Matplotlib Introduction – Don’t Lose the Plot
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 introduction will focus on the Matplotlib library, particularly the Pyplot module, demonstrating how to create …
Seminar: Dr Linnéa Gyllingberg, Mathematical models of basal cognition
Stellenbosch University, Physics Department School of Data Science and Computational Thinking, StellenboschTitle 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 cognition, which give an abstract representation of a range of organisms without central nervous systems, …
NITheCS Micro-School: Introduction to Visual Studio Code – Your Coding Playground
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, it should be a first consideration to decide where you want to create the code. …
NITheCS Colloquium: Charting the Future of NITheCS: Progress and Prospects in Research, Training, Engagement, and Africa
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 (NITheCS), I am excited to present our strategic vision and achievements in the realms of …
NITheCS Micro-School: Introduction to NumPy – Powering Your Data with Efficient Array Operations
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 crucial. NumPy, a fundamental library for array processing in Python, provides this power and efficiency. …
NITheCS MINI-SCHOOL: An Introduction to the Quantum Simulation of Closed and Open Quantum Systems
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 which showcases a clear advantage over classical computing. This advantage arises from the inherent difficulty …