Quantum Formalism

Quantum Formalism is an educational platform focused on deepening the understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum computing through advanced mathematical frameworks. It offers courses, mentorship, and tools like QF GPT to facilitate learning in abstract mathematics, quantum hardware, software verification, and influential mathematicians' contributions, aiming to make emerging technologies accessible.

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Mathematical Tools of Quantum Mechanics

0 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🔬 Science Quantum Mechanics Mathematics
  1. Live lecture series on Hilbert spaces & Operators is open to everyone interested in quantum information science.
  2. Sessions will be held on Fridays at 4pm UK time; replays available on YouTube for those unable to attend live.
  3. Zaiku Group offers a chance to delve into quantum information science through a mathematical lens.

Differential Equations Review

0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum physics
  1. The course on quantum hardware has prerequisite lectures on differential equations available on YouTube.
  2. There are just one or two more reviews on differential equations before delving into the quantum lectures.
  3. Late admission for the course is still possible through the Course Admission Form for those with limited mathematical background.

Course update: Measure Theory & Functional Analysis

0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🚌 Education Math Lectures
  1. The MTFA course by James Heffers is starting its second and final part, with Lecture 11 available on YouTube.
  2. The course is focused on the final journey towards understanding infinite dimensional Hilbert spaces.
  3. Students are encouraged to also consider taking the Category theory course alongside MTFA.

Group theory session 19 invitation

0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Physics
  1. Live session 19 will cover complex matrix groups like U(n) and SU(n).
  2. The replay of the session will be available on YouTube if you can't attend.
  3. The crash course will conclude with an introduction to group representation theory in the next session.
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Group theory course update.

0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Physics YouTube LinkedIn Discord
  1. Learn about the application of group theory in Origami Modular Design from a talk by Bob Miller.
  2. Explore Representation Theory for Geometric Quantum Machine Learning in the upcoming Lie Groups & Representations course.
  3. Discover the lectures on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis available on YouTube, covering topics like real analysis, sigma algebras, measures, and Borel Measures.

Topology review (suggestion)

0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. Understanding the abstract definition of a topology on a set can help in comprehending sigma algebras, which can be generated from existing topologies like Borel sigma Algebras.
  2. MTFA offers a YouTube Playlist for reference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6N_Y7ao_aHtdzh1tgonK08g0Nx8Owjps.
  3. Joining the Discord channel provided allows participation in discussions and questions to the speakers, as well as checking out the QF LinkedIn page for more information.

Lecture 08 Invitation

0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 22
🚌 Education Group Theory Community YouTube
  1. The lecture covers key concepts in group theory and their applications like cyclic groups in the Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol.
  2. If you missed any live sessions, recordings are available on a YouTube playlist for catch-up.
  3. Join the Discord community for group study sessions and stay updated by following the company's LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.

Lecture 06 Reminder

0 implied HN points • 06 May 22
🚌 Education Lecture Group Theory
  1. The lecture is about group theory and includes a crash course on cyclic groups.
  2. The pace of the challenges and abstraction levels will increase in upcoming sessions.
  3. Future topics may cover the Discrete Logarithm Problem and the Diffie-Hellman key exchange using cyclic groups.

30 Minutes Delay!

0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. The session will start 30 minutes late due to a company meeting running longer than expected.
  2. The link to attend the session is provided for easy access.
  3. The delay was communicated by Bambordé Baldé, the organizer of the group theory lecture.

Noncommutative Geometry!

0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 21
🔬 Science Mathematics
  1. There will be a crash course on Noncommutative Geometry and its applications in 2022.
  2. At Zaiku Group, pure mathematics is important, and they support making advanced mathematical topics more accessible.
  3. For those eager to learn now, Alain Connes's book on Noncommutative Geometry is recommended.

Lecture 5 Invitation

0 implied HN points • 06 Sep 21
🚌 Education Topology
  1. The upcoming lecture will focus on a topology crash course before moving on to topological manifolds.
  2. Registration is available for the lecture happening this Friday at 5 pm BST.
  3. You're encouraged to join the Discord community server for further engagement.

Quantum Industry Fellowship Scheme

0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Quantum
  1. A pilot quantum career fellowship scheme is being introduced for community members to gain industry opportunities.
  2. The fellowship scheme will have limited places, making the selection process highly competitive.
  3. Interested individuals can express their interest by filling out a form and attending information sessions.

Upcoming Live Q&A

0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 21
🚌 Education Certification Career Tips
  1. Get ready for an upcoming live Q&A session focusing on course certification and career tips, hosted by Bambordé Baldé.
  2. Expect insights on what STEM talent acquisition looks for in CVs/resumes beyond completing quantum challenges.
  3. Access a webinar on the performance of Domain-Wall Encoding for Quantum Annealing available on YouTube.

Performance of Domain-Wall Encoding for Quantum Annealing

0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Datasets Code
  1. The talk about the performance of Domain-Wall Encoding for Quantum Annealing provides free access to datasets and code through a downloadable link.
  2. Those interested in course certification are encouraged to explore the paper and possibly challenge themselves by using it for practical work.
  3. Attendees of the session have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Nick, enhancing the learning experience and understanding of the topic.

Final Session Invitation!

0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 21
🚌 Education Quantum physics Concepts Mathematics
  1. The final session of the foundation module will cover topics such as Compatible & Incompatible Operators, Time-Translation Symmetry, Quantum Integrable Systems, Quantum Axioms, Composite Quantum Systems, and Quantum Entanglement.
  2. Newcomers are welcome to join the final session, but it's recommended to have covered the previous sessions or have some background in university-level physics/mathematics to fully follow along.
  3. The registration link for the final session can be accessed at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lecture-17-quantum-formalism.

Fireside chat

0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 20
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Gaming
  1. Hosted fireside chat with founder of Quarks Interactive about marrying quantum computing with gaming
  2. Reminder about joining the chat at 9 am PST/6 pm CET via the provided link
  3. Registration is open for the final 2020 lecture

Lecture 11

0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 20
🔬 Science Quantum physics
  1. There will be a fireside chat on December 15 with the founder of Quarks Interactive about their new game Quantum Odyssey. You can sign up for the fireside chat and the virtual launch event for the game.
  2. Lecture 11 has been uploaded to Youtube and covers abelian and non-abelian gauge theories in the context of matrix groups U(1) and SU(n).
  3. Bambordé Baldé shared updates on the quantum gaming startup and encouraged participation in upcoming events.

Open Live Sessions on Crowdcast

0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 20
🚌 Education Quantum physics Online Learning
  1. Remaining live sessions of the foundation module will be available to anyone interested, without prior vetting.
  2. There will be a maximum cap of 25-30 people in the live sessions to make them manageable.
  3. Regular attendees will have priority for asking questions during the live fireside chats, but recordings will be available for all later.

Lecture 9

0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 20
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. Lecture 9 covers matrix algebra with a focus on unitary group U(2) and special unitary group SU(2).
  2. There will be a break next week, with the next session resuming on Friday, November 27th.
  3. Future sections will cover U(n) and SU(n) for n greater than 2.

Lecture 7 Invitation

0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 20
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. The lecture will cover core topics such as Vector Space Isomorphisms, Product of Operators, and Invertible Operators.
  2. Participants are encouraged to attend live sessions to ask questions and keep up with the increasing level of abstraction.
  3. The upcoming session will introduce complex matrices and move towards working with Hilbert spaces.

Lecture 05

0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 20
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. Key concepts in the session included linear independence
  2. The lecture covered the topic of bases (Hamel)
  3. The importance of dimensions in complex vector spaces was emphasized

Newcomers Invitation to Lecture #4

0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. New subscribers are warmly welcomed to attend a live session on complex vector spaces by following specific steps.
  2. To attend, new subscribers need to fill out a Google form for verification and should cover basics about rings and fields from the previous session.
  3. The Zaiku Group team expresses gratitude to the newcomers and provides guidance for joining future sessions.

Pre-Course Refreshers & Live Lectures

0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 20
🚌 Education Courses Tutorials Resources Preparation
  1. The upcoming quantum formalism course will officially start on Friday, September 18 at around 6 pm BST | 1 pm ET | 10 am PT with live lectures capped at 50 attendees.
  2. If you wish to participate in the live lectures, ensure you fill out the form provided in advance; failing to attend a registered live lecture might affect your future invites.
  3. Pre-course refresher materials and guidance are available on GitHub for the basics of number systems, particularly real and complex numbers.

Community update | March 13

0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🚌 Education Mathematics Machine Learning Functional Analysis
  1. A Category theory course tutorial was held, and the replay is now available on YouTube.
  2. There are plans to invite a guest speaker to discuss applying Category theory in Machine Learning after lecture six.
  3. The Measure Theory & Functional Analysis course will continue in April, focusing on infinite dimensional Hilbert spaces.

Lecture 1: Categories, Functors, & Naturality

0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning Computer Science Academic Research Networking
  1. Category theory is important in various fields like functional programming, formal verification, machine learning, and quantum information science.
  2. Connecting with experts like Brian Hepler can provide valuable insights and opportunities in mathematical research.
  3. The course emphasizes sharing knowledge and encouraging more people to learn the language of Category theory.

Community updates

0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 22
🚌 Education Webinar Lectures Courses Online community
  1. A webinar on 'An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch' is being hosted. Register at the provided link.
  2. A Measure Theory & Functional Analysis course consists of lectures covering real analysis, sigma algebras, measures, and outer measures. Links to the YouTube playlist and Discord channel are available.
  3. The Zaiku Group team encourages auditing the courses and sharing information about quantumformalism.com with others.

Measure Theory and Functional Analysis

0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning Webinar Community Quantum Computing
  1. The MTFA course lectures have moved to a biweekly release format, so now they will be released every two weeks.
  2. Attend the webinar 'An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch' happening on Monday, September 26, by registering at the provided link.
  3. The Quantum Formalism community offers various resources like a YouTube playlist, GitHub repository for homework and solutions, Discord channel, and a LinkedIn page.

QF Meme Competition!

0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
🚌 Education Math Competition Lecture Social media
  1. The Quantum Formalism community is hosting a meme competition tied to their lectures on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis. Participants can submit memes after each lecture on Discord.
  2. The community will vote for the top 3 memes at the end of the course, with winners receiving prizes, including a cute Hippo-looking Pokémon clone. Lectures and homework assignments are also available for those interested in joining.
  3. Engaging with the Quantum Formalism community on platforms like YouTube, GitHub, Discord, and LinkedIn can provide valuable learning opportunities and connections in the field.