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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Measure Theory & Functional Analysis

0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. The course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis will start on Monday, August 29 with a new format focusing on pre-recorded lectures released on YouTube and live discussion forums on weekends.
  2. The course will cover topics including Measurable Functions, Integration Theorems, and advance to topics like Normed Vector Spaces and Hilbert Spaces.
  3. James Heffers, a Postdoctoral Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, will be the lecturer for this course aiming to scale community initiatives and offer more courses.

Lecture 09 Invitation: Application of Cyclic Groups and DLP in Cryptography

0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22
🔮 Crypto Cryptography Mathematics Community Mentorship
  1. Group Theory Crash Course: Catch up on missed live sessions with available recordings on YouTube.
  2. Discord Community: Join the Discord Server for group study sessions and community engagement.
  3. QF Mathematics Mentorship: Utilize the new six-month mathematics mentorship program, connecting with PhD-level mathematicians for guidance.

Study Group Session on Friday!

0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 22
🚌 Education
  1. There is a group study session on Discord this Friday organized by a community member called George Zipperlen.
  2. The session will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST.
  3. Registration for the next live session on group theory is now open at the provided link.

Group Theory Crash Course

0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 22
🚌 Education Group Theory
  1. A Group Theory Crash Course is being offered by the Zaiku Group team on Feb 23, 2022.
  2. The registration for Lecture #1 is now open, and the live session will be held this coming Friday at 5pm GMT.
  3. If you're unable to attend the live session, the recording will be available on their YouTube playlist for later viewing.
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Group theory: Pre-course Q&As

0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 22
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. A Group theory crash course is starting soon with a pre-course presentation where the approach and tips will be shared.
  2. There is a registration link for the pre-course presentation session, and a recording will be available for those who cannot attend.
  3. Participants are encouraged to fill out a short survey to help adjust the course's level of abstraction and join the Discord Server for study sessions.

Lecture 7

0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 20
🔬 Science Quantum physics
  1. Lecture 7 covers Linear Operators 101 - Part 2.
  2. The session materials, including lecture slides and community links, are available online for reference.
  3. The YouTube channel provided offers video content for this session.

One Year Anniversary!

0 implied HN points • 20 Sep 21
🔬 Science Mathematics Quantum Computing
  1. It has been a year since the quantumformalism.com community started, aiming to make abstract mathematics accessible to STEM professionals, especially those interested in quantum computing and AI like Geometric Deep Learning.
  2. Acknowledging and thanking Bambordé Baldé for delivering weekly lectures despite a busy schedule is appreciated and encouraged on social media or Discord.
  3. Congratulations to the participants for stepping out of their comfort zones and engaging with abstract mathematical topics through the Quantum Formalism community.

Lecture 4 Registration

0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 21
🚌 Education Quantum Topology Lectures
  1. Lecture 4 registration for the topology crash course is now open
  2. Participants will be guided towards understanding topological manifolds in upcoming lectures
  3. There's an invitation to join the Discord community server

Lecture 4 Replay

0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 21
🚌 Education Quantum physics Topology
  1. The replay of lecture 4 is available on YouTube split into 3 parts for easy viewing.
  2. Registration for lecture 5 is open, leading into the much-anticipated manifold section.
  3. Lecture 4 covers topics such as Topological Bases, Product Topology, Topological Invariants, and Connectedness.

Today's Session Reminder

0 implied HN points • 28 May 21
🚌 Education Topology Quantum physics
  1. There will be a live session at 5 pm BST today for a crash course on topology.
  2. Practical tips will be shared to help overcome potential abstraction barriers.
  3. The session recording will be available on YouTube for those who cannot attend.

Course Certification & Career Tips

0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 21
🚌 Education Certification Career Tips
  1. The post discusses course certification, lie theory module prerequisites, and career tips.
  2. Interested individuals can fill out an expression of interest form for the certificate submission process.
  3. A session summary is available on YouTube for those who want more information.

Upcoming Events

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 21
🕹 Technology Events Quantum Computing Career Tips
  1. Bambordé Baldé is hosting two events: a webinar on Quantum Annealing on March 12 and a live Q&A for course certification and career tips.
  2. Bambordé's company values STEM talent, independent thinkers, mission-driven individuals, team players, those immune to hype, and humble individuals.
  3. There is a discussion on whether being an independent thinker and a team player can work together effectively.

Polyadic Quantum Machine Learning: A Fireside Chat with Joaquín Keller.

0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Machine Learning
  1. There is an upcoming fireside chat about Polyadic Quantum Machine Learning with Joaquín Keller on Feb 12, 2021 at 5pm UK time. Register to attend and learn more about this exciting topic!
  2. If you can't make it to the event, a recording will be available on YouTube to catch up later. Check out the YouTube playlist for more related content.
  3. The Zaiku Group is hosting this community event, so it's a great opportunity to engage and stay informed about advancements in Polyadic Quantum Machine Learning.

Final session!

0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 21
🚌 Education Quantum physics Mathematics
  1. The final session of the quantum formalism foundation module is available on YouTube, wrapping up a four-month virtual learning journey exploring abstract mathematical structures like groups in quantum mechanics.
  2. Individual or group submissions related to mathematics are required for certification for this module, which may lead to potential fast-track applications for entry-level technical roles at Zaiku Group.
  3. Zaiku Group is looking for individuals with a solid understanding of mathematics for roles in Computational Algebraic Topology, Homomorphic Encryption, and Quantum Algorithms pertaining to the NISQ era.

Session 16 on YouTube

0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 21
🔬 Science Quantum Evolution
  1. The post shares Session 16 on YouTube covering the concept of unitary evolution in quantum.
  2. The session marks the penultimate one of the foundation module, with invites for the final one to follow soon.
  3. The author, Bambordé Baldé, wishes everyone a happy weekend at the end of the post.

Group theory study session today!

0 implied HN points • 18 Nov 22
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. Group theory study session focusing on real matrix groups like O(n) and SO(n). These are examples of Lie groups.
  2. Upcoming group theory lectures will cover complex matrix groups: U(n) and SU(n), also Lie groups.
  3. A basic introduction to representation theory will be provided after wrapping up the group theory crash course.

Zaiku Career Fellowship

0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 21
💼 Business Career development Networking Education
  1. The Zaiku Career Fellowship is a free initiative connecting talent in the community with companies seeking mathematical expertise.
  2. Individuals interested in the fellowship scheme can register to attend live events and apply through a provided link.
  3. The fellowship aims to place talented individuals with advanced math skills in Zaiku Group or partner companies.

Newcomers Invitation to Lecture #5

0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 20
🚌 Education STEM Online Learning
  1. New subscribers need a background in graduate-level linear algebra to join future sessions.
  2. Newcomers must fill out a Google form for verification to attend the live session.
  3. People are encouraged to review the previous session on YouTube before attending the next live session.

Lecture #03

0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. The lecture covered topics like rings, fields, and complex vector spaces.
  2. Specific topics included Ring Axioms, Integral Domains, and the 2x2 Complex Matrix Ring.
  3. An update was made to a slide regarding commutators in the session.

Pre-Course Live Q&A

0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 20
🚌 Education Courses Q&A Feedback
  1. The quantum formalism course will start on Friday, September 18, based on feedback from a survey with approximately 80% choosing that date.
  2. A live Q&A session will be held on Friday, August 14 to present the course program and answer audience questions.
  3. Registration for the Q&A session is open, and interested individuals can sign up via URL provided by the Zaiku Group team.

Group theory session 18 invitation

0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 22
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. Live group theory session 18 covers real matrix group topics and delves into complex groups next.
  2. Register for the session at the provided link or catch the replay on YouTube if you can't make it.
  3. The session promises to be informative and engaging for Quantum Formalists.

Lecture 04 Invitation

0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 22
🚌 Education Physics Mathematics Community Online Learning
  1. Attend Bambordé's talk on Abstract Mathematical Structures for Quantum Computing on May 21st at 1:00 PM EDT by registering at the provided link.
  2. Catch up on missed live sessions of the Group Theory Crash Course by accessing the recordings on the YouTube playlist shared.
  3. Join the Discord Community at the provided link to participate in group study sessions and engage with other members.

Lecture 01 Replay

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 22
🚌 Education Physics Online Learning
  1. The lecture was a replay on Group Theory crash course.
  2. Connectivity issues during the live session were faced probably due to a storm in the UK.
  3. Participants were encouraged to join the next live session and a Discord server, and take a short survey on technical background.

Lecture 5 Replay

0 implied HN points • 12 Sep 21
🚌 Education Quantum physics Topology
  1. The replay of lecture 5 is available on YouTube, split into 3 parts for convenient viewing and discussing path-connectedness, open covers, and compactness.
  2. Registration is open for lecture 6 on topology, focusing on the manifold section.
  3. You are encouraged to join the Discord community server as part of the Quantum Formalists group for further discussions and engagement.

Lecture 3 Registration

0 implied HN points • 26 Jul 21
🚌 Education Mathematics Webinar Topology Discord Community
  1. Registration for Lecture 3 on topology is open via a provided link.
  2. Reviewing basic concepts from real analysis like open intervals and closed intervals is recommended for better understanding.
  3. Joining the Discord community server is encouraged, and a webinar on the application of Maths and Computing in various fields is scheduled.

Latest Community updates

0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 21
🚌 Education Mathematics Physics Topology Geometry
  1. The Lie Theory prerequisite mini-series will focus on point-set topology, metric spaces, and basics of differentiable manifolds.
  2. Reviewing basics of set theory, including intersections, unions, Cartesian products, and maps between sets, is recommended for the upcoming lectures.
  3. While the Lie Theory module may not be sufficient to understand Eric Weinstein's 'Geometric Unity' paper, it provides a foundational knowledge base that can ease the understanding of complex topics in differential geometry and topology.

Session 14

0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 21
🔬 Science Quantum physics
  1. Session 14 of quantum formalism discussing Quantum Axioms & Operators
  2. The session provided a link to physics-oriented quantum theory lectures by Aggie Branczyk
  3. A mention of a potential fix made for a Dirac notation typo

Mathematical Proof Resources

0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Proofs
  1. Mathematical proofs are essential for theoretical advancements in quantum information and mechanics.
  2. Resources like the Lean and Coq projects offer tools for proof assistance and management.
  3. Attending live sessions like 'Matrix Groups - Part 1' can offer valuable insights for enthusiasts.

Lecture #04

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Self-study Community
  1. Introduction to complex vector spaces was covered in this live session.
  2. Key concepts included Additive Groups Axioms, Field Axioms, and Complex Vector Space Axioms.
  3. Various topics like Linear Subspaces, Linear Combinations, and Dirac Notation were also discussed.

QF Learning Management System Exploration

0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Survey Mathematics Courses Feedback
  1. There is a plan to run more mathematics courses and applied topics relevant to mathematical courses to enhance the QF learning experience.
  2. The team is considering implementing a learning management system to provide QF learners with access to all courses in one place for a better asynchronous learning experience.
  3. A survey has been launched to gather feedback on the necessity of a learning management system and to explore open-source systems for customization and hosting.

Lecture 9 Replay + The Next Steps

0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 21
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. The crash course introducing the notion of a 'smooth manifold' has concluded, preparing participants for the next module on Lie Groups, Lie Algebras & Representations.
  2. Certificates of Attendance and Completion are available upon request for auditing the crash course live or via the YouTube playlist, with different types of certificates offered.
  3. There will be a session on the industry career fellowship scheme for those who have expressed interest.

Feynman: Mathematicians vs Physicists

0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 21
🔬 Science Mathematics Physics
  1. Feynman highlighted the cultural differences between mathematicians and physicists, emphasizing that mathematicians have the freedom to do things their way without criticism.
  2. Feynman's invention of the 'Feynman Path Integral' showcased that innovative techniques can produce results even without strict mathematical rigor.
  3. The talk underlines the importance of individual freedom in pursuing different approaches to problem-solving in science.

Lecture #1 Registration

0 implied HN points • 22 Jun 21
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. The preferred start date for the first lecture is July 2.
  2. Core concepts covered in the first lecture include topological spaces, closed sets, subspace topology, and neighborhoods.
  3. If time permits, there will be a brief introduction to fibre bundles and the algebra of smooth maps.

Lecture #1 Reschedule

0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 21
🚌 Education Physics Topology
  1. The first lecture on Topology Crash Course has been rescheduled due to a funeral service on June 25
  2. Alternative dates offered are June 24, June 29, and July 2, all at 5pm BST
  3. Participants are reminded to review basic set-theoretic and real analysis concepts mentioned during the last Q&A session

2021 Kickstart

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 21
🔬 Science Quantum physics
  1. The first session of 2021 is available on YouTube with corrected slides on GitHub.
  2. There are physics-oriented quantum theory lectures recommended by Aggie Branczyk on PIRSA.
  3. Registration for the next quantum axioms and operators session is open on Crowdcast.