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.

Quantum Computing Abstract Mathematics Quantum Hardware and Software Educational Courses and Tools Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Influential Mathematicians Group Theory and Lie Theory Machine Learning Applications in Quantum Computing

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Lecture 9 Invite + Nicolas Bourbaki

0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 20
🔬 Science Mathematics Physics
  1. Invitations have been sent out for the next live session, so make sure to check your email if you attended the previous one.
  2. There is a group called Nicolas Bourbaki, a secretive math society that has notable members like Jean-Pierre Serre and Alain Connes.
  3. Noncommutative Geometry and C*-algebras, topics linked to physics, will be covered in the advanced module next year.

Elliptic Curve Cryptography Course + Quantum Tea

0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. The Elliptic Curve Cryptography course has an upcoming first live lecture scheduled for December 27th, with a strict cap on live attendees to enhance interactivity.
  2. The Quantum Tea open discussion forum started with a free-form session but will introduce more structured discussions exploring alternative viewpoints.
  3. You can register for both the ECC course and Quantum Tea sessions using the provided links to secure your spot.

Elliptic Curve Cryptography

0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Mobile Blockchain Internet of Things
  1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is crucial for secure internet communications like TLS protocols, mobile security, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.
  2. ECC is efficient and widely utilized in mobile devices for securing transactions and communications due to lower computational power requirements.
  3. ECC plays a significant role in various sectors like government communications, wireless security protocols, and cloud computing due to its high security and efficiency.

The Hilbert Space Formalism of Quantum Mechanics.

0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🔬 Science Quantum Mechanics Physics
  1. Understanding the mathematical concepts of Hilbert spaces and Operators empowers in comprehending quantum mechanics and hardware.
  2. Delving into mathematics of Hilbert spaces and Operators can be beneficial for various quantum topics like error correction and machine learning.
  3. Even if you're not taking the quantum hardware course, learning about Hilbert spaces and Operators independently can be valuable for exploring quantum subjects.

Live Session One Replay on YouTube.

0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
🔬 Science Quantum Mechanics Live session Course
  1. A quantum hardware course has started, with the first live session replay available on YouTube.
  2. The initial lecture covers core content, while there's a preview of the upcoming mathematical tools of Quantum Mechanics.
  3. Late admissions to the course are possible, with replay access on YouTube, but live session participation is for admitted students only.
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Q&A Session Replay on YouTube!

0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing
  1. A Q&A session replay is available on YouTube for the Quantum Hardware course by Quantumformalism.
  2. Those interested in the course should apply before August 25th by filling out the application form.
  3. The Zaiku Group is hosting the Quantumformalism course and provides essential information regarding the course and registration.

QF Community Microgrants

0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
💼 Business Grants Open Source Funding Technology Mathematics
  1. Applications for quantumformalism.com open-source microgrant scheme are now available on a rolling basis, allowing anyone to apply for $5k - $10k to develop open-source ideas
  2. The microgrant program seeks to fund bold ideas with strong mathematical aspects, providing PhD-level mathematicians as mentors, and is not interested in supporting incremental improvements to existing projects
  3. Proposals in specific technical themes and industries aligned with their interests have potential for longer-term funding/collaboration opportunities with the company

Classical-to-Quantum Sequence Encoding in Genomics

0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🔬 Science Genomics Quantum Computing Bioinformatics Machine Learning
  1. A special webinar on classical-to-quantum sequence encoding in genomics will take place tomorrow at 4 pm GMT with key insights presented by the team working on QF's data encoding challenge.
  2. The webinar abstract highlights innovative methods that combine diverse fields like Electrical Engineering, Information Theory, and Neural Networks to create efficient data encoding schemes for genomics.
  3. The research explores utilizing lossless compression, wavelet-based encoding, and information entropy in developing classical-to-quantum data encoding methods, offering implications for the future of bioinformatics and quantum computing.

Category theory Q&A Schedule Correction!

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🚌 Education Theory
  1. There was a schedule mix-up for the Category theory Q&A session, but it has been corrected.
  2. The Q&A session is rescheduled for 5 pm GMT instead of the initial 3 pm GMT.
  3. Registration for the Q&A session is available on Crowdcast and replays will be on a YouTube playlist.

Category theory Mini-course

0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🚌 Education Mathematics
  1. A six-lecture mini-course on Category theory is starting on March 6 to provide a solid basic understanding of categories.
  2. Registration is open for the mini-course session on Crowdcast, and the YouTube recording will be available if you can't attend live.
  3. There is a Discord channel dedicated to the Category theory course for further discussion and engagement.

Physics-informed Quantum Communication Networks: A Vision Towards the Quantum Internet.

0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 23
🔬 Science Physics Quantum Communication Networks Internet
  1. The webinar focuses on quantum communication networks with an emphasis on physical implementation and the vision of a Quantum Internet.
  2. Interested individuals can register for the webinar using the provided link to learn more about the exciting developments in quantum technology.
  3. Participants are encouraged to share the webinar details with their networks to create an interactive session with a wide audience.

Hello 2023!

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
🔬 Science Mathematics Quantum Computing Mentorship
  1. The course will cover Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, and delve into infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.
  2. A crash course on Category Theory is planned, focusing on topics like Functors, Adjoint Functors, and its applications in various mathematical areas.
  3. A Quantum computing PoC microgrant scheme will be initiated, offering grants and mentorship to work on projects related to advanced mathematical topics.

Bring on 2023!

0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum Computing Machine Learning Mentorship Open Source
  1. 2022 has been a fantastic year for the QF community, driving enthusiasm for abstract mathematical topics relevant to quantum computing.
  2. A course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) is ongoing, beneficial for those interested in Continuous Variable Quantum Information and Machine Learning.
  3. QF plans to launch an open source quantum computing proof of concept microgrant program with a narrow focus on specific areas like classical-to-quantum data encoding.

Group theory 2022 course wrap up!

0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Courses Certificates
  1. Certificates of completion were offered to regular attendees of the group theory course who have a baseline knowledge from certain lectures, preparing them for the next course on Lie Groups & Representations.
  2. The upcoming course on Lie Groups & Representations starting in January 2023 does not require completion of the previous crash courses, but having some baseline knowledge in certain areas is recommended for better understanding.
  3. After the Lie Groups & Representations course, there will be a virtual mini school focusing on practical applications such as quantum error correction, classical machine learning, and quantum machine learning.

How soon would you like to wrap up the group theory course?

0 implied HN points • 01 Nov 22
🚌 Education Group Theory Lectures Survey
  1. The group theory crash course is wrapping up soon, with only three lectures left to go.
  2. There are two options for wrapping up the course: November 25 with weekly lectures or December 9 with the current biweekly schedule.
  3. In the final lectures, there will be coverage of group representation theory to provide a preview before the Lie Groups & Representations course.

Group theory applications webinar: Origami Modular Design.

0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 22
🔬 Science Group Theory
  1. The webinar discussed the application of group theory in Origami Modular Design
  2. The talk highlighted how group-theoretic notions can be utilized in creative design processes
  3. The presentation emphasized the connection between mathematical concepts like group theory and practical applications like origami

An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing
  1. The webinar discusses an optimal strategy for distributing entanglements in a quantum switch, crucial for quantum network applications.
  2. The proposed Max-Weight scheduling policy aims to generate end-to-end entanglements efficiently at the quantum switch.
  3. The speaker, Thirupathaiah Vasantam, has a background in performance modeling and analysis of communication networks with a focus on quantum networking.

Friday community updates.

0 implied HN points • 09 Sep 22
🚌 Education Mathematics YouTube Discord Lectures
  1. Friday community updates include group theory live sessions covering various topics like cosets, index of subgroups, normal subgroups, and quotient groups.
  2. The upcoming Module II will focus on Lie Groups, Lie Algebras & Representations, following prerequisites like a crash course on Topology & Differential Geometry.
  3. Measure Theory & Functional Analysis Course offers valuable content on real analysis, Riemann's integration theory, sigma algebras, and solutions to assignments.

Quick updates.

0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. Group theory session today starting an hour later, registration page for attendance available
  2. Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) course soon to release first lecture, homework challenge on GitHub
  3. QF LinkedIn page created, Discord community for group study sessions

Late start today (Group theory)!

0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 22
🚌 Education Group Theory
  1. Today's session on Group theory is delayed by one hour due to a last-minute work commitment.
  2. Registration to attend the session can be found at https://www.crowdcast.io/c/group-theory-lecture-12.
  3. If you miss the live session, a recording will be uploaded on the YouTube playlist later tonight or Monday.