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QF Abstract Mathematics 101 Bootcamp

Quantum Formalism • 2 HN points • 22 Mar 24
🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum Computing
  1. The Quantum Formalism (QF) community is launching the 'QF Abstract Mathematics 101 Bootcamp' to bridge the mathematical gap between advanced and new members, offering foundational knowledge crucial for quantum computing.
  2. The boot camp will cover modules on set theory, point-set topology, abstract measures, abstract algebra, measure theory & functional analysis, and differential geometry, with live lectures and instructional videos by industry experts.
  3. Participants will receive certifications for completing each module and have the opportunity to learn abstract mathematics relevant to quantum computing and other areas like machine learning.

Algorithmic Dark Matter

Bzogramming • 15 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🔬 Science Computation Biology Quantum Computing
  1. In computer science, there are hidden structures and algorithms that go beyond our current understanding.
  2. New paradigms of computation may hold solutions to complex problems, such as optimization and error correction.
  3. Exploring fields like quantum computing and biochemical computation could lead to groundbreaking discoveries in algorithmic tools.

Lecture 7 Registration

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 11 Oct 21
🔬 Science Quantum Computing Machine Learning
  1. Lie Groups play a key role in connecting the main parts of Differential Geometry to quantum computing, especially in the context of quantum gates forming Lie Group structures like U(n) and SU(n).
  2. Understanding Lie Groups and smooth manifolds is crucial in grasping the foundation behind Quantum Kernels and their relation to machine learning, including geometric deep learning.
  3. The mathematics covered in quantum formalism courses not only relate to physics and quantum computing but also have practical applications in areas like machine learning, expanding the relevance of the knowledge learned.

Polyadic QML : A Fireside Chat With Joaquín Keller

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Machine Learning Open Source
  1. Polyadic QML is an open source quantum machine learning algorithm designed by Joaquín Keller.
  2. The algorithm is capable of running on NISQ devices and has shown accuracy levels similar to classical ML algorithms.
  3. There is an upcoming fireside chat with Joaquín Keller to discuss training a quantum model on the Iris flower dataset.

Lecture #1

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 19 Sep 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum Computing Lectures
  1. The foundation module of the lecture series will focus on finite-dimensional complex Hilbert spaces, aligning with standard quantum computing textbooks.
  2. The mathematics session in Lecture #1 included topics like natural numbers, integers, maps between sets, and discussion on cardinality of sets.
  3. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the live sessions for interaction and asking questions rather than solely watching replays.
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Quantum ML Journey: A Fireside Chat with Amira Abbas

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 20 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Data science Programming
  1. The course aims to help reduce the mathematical barrier to Quantum Computation for software engineering and data science professionals interested in the field.
  2. Encouraging and nurturing professionals from diverse backgrounds, like Amira Abbas, in the deep-tech industry can lead to innovation and potential for emerging technologies.
  3. There is untapped talent in Africa, and providing education, support, and opportunities can unlock brain power for the deep-tech industry on the continent.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 361

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 22 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning AI Programming Quantum Computing
  1. Modern data infrastructure is becoming crucial for businesses, as they need better ways to analyze data for value. Companies are confused about the best technologies to use.
  2. Many businesses are investing in AI, but few are actually seeing big returns on that investment. About 11% of companies report gaining significant financial benefits from AI.
  3. There are new learning techniques in AI that allow models to learn from very few examples. This could make machine learning more accessible and reduce costs.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 309

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 24 Oct 19
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Quantum Computing Research Studies
  1. A new gene editing method called prime editing works better than CRISPR. It can change DNA more accurately, which is a big deal for scientists.
  2. Teaching rats to drive tiny cars can help them feel less stressed and improve their learning. This shows how important the environment is for learning new skills.
  3. Quantum computing is growing and important experiments are being done to show its real potential. Researchers are working to solve complex problems that regular computers can't handle.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 303

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 12 Sep 19
🕹 Technology AI Data science Machine Learning Quantum Computing Automation
  1. Machine learning is being used in fashion to create personalized outfits for users, showing how AI can enhance personal style.
  2. AI technology is transforming biology, especially in imaging, which could lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating diseases.
  3. Protection against job displacement from automation is important, with ideas like a robot tax being proposed to safeguard workers' roles.

What is Google's Sec-PaLM?

Machine Economy Press • 3 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Generative AI Quantum Computing
  1. Google's Sec-PaLM is a specialized AI language model fine-tuned for cybersecurity use cases.
  2. Generative AI in cybersecurity is being utilized by cloud giants like Google to enhance security measures.
  3. Sec-PaLM assists in threat intelligence analysis, incident prevention, and enhances the capabilities of Google's cloud cybersecurity services.

Measure Theory and Functional Analysis

Quantum Formalism • 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.

An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Bring on 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 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.

One Year Anniversary!

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Performance of Domain-Wall Encoding for Quantum Annealing

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Upcoming Events

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Hello 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Inspirational Fireside Chat with Amira Abbas

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Deep Tech Machine Learning
  1. Amira Abbas shares an inspiring message about being excited rather than intimidated by what you don't know.
  2. Diversity in backgrounds and access to education, support, and opportunities can greatly benefit fields like quantum machine learning.
  3. Interested individuals can attend live lectures by filling out a Google form and ensuring they are familiar with the basics from previous sessions.

Group theory session 20 invitation.

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🚌 Education Group Theory Crash course Certificates Quantum Computing Meetup
  1. The group theory crash course is ending with session 20 covering group representations and unitary representations
  2. Certificates of completion will be issued to participants of the nearly year-long journey
  3. A new meetup has been started by a community member to study the applied aspects of quantum computing, emphasizing programming

Reflections on student research projects

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Computer Vision Blockchain LLMs Quantum Computing
  1. Many students in the cohort did not train their own computer vision models, instead relying on prompting AI models which proved to be inefficient and not very accurate.
  2. Explainability of results was emphasized in the research projects, with students looking into explaining their models' outcomes.
  3. The compatibility of blockchains with quantum computers is uncertain due to the vulnerability of traditional encryption methods to quantum breaking, leading to ongoing research on solutions.

How Much Technology Can Humanity Handle? A lot.

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Quantum Computing Manufacturing Genetic Engineering
  1. Humanity can handle a lot more technology than we might think, from AI to tools for fighting climate change.
  2. Feeling overwhelmed by technology often comes from how we use information technologies like social media and AI in our daily lives.
  3. As we address the negative impacts of technologies like social media, we are also advancing with AI and other tools to address important issues like manufacturing efficiency and climate change.

European Intelligence Agencies on QKD and QF Launches Mathematical GPTs.

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Cryptocurrency
  1. European intelligence agencies emphasize the need for standardization before commercializing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), highlighting its current limitations and the importance of investing in research.
  2. The Quantum Formalism (QF) community has successfully launched a Mathematical GPT tool to assist members in learning abstract mathematics related to quantum mechanics and quantum information science.
  3. The QF GPT tool offers interactive learning experiences and is tailored to help users understand complex mathematical concepts, aiming to make advanced mathematical resources widely accessible in the future.

2023 Highlights from Zaiku

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Collaboration Healthtech Education
  1. Zaiku Group focused on collaboration, working with organizations like the National Quantum Computing Centre and University of Malta BioGMT Team to harness the power of quantum computing for biomedical data.
  2. They participated in the NQCC Hackathon, where their use case on equivariant embeddings was selected, showcasing their commitment to practical applications of quantum computing capabilities.
  3. The team also engaged in knowledge sharing through events like the HealthTech Cluster Huddle and launched a quantum hardware course series dedicated to optical models.

Deep-Tech Newsletter | October 2021

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Deep Tech Startups Mathematics Community Building
  1. The quantum computing industry is still in early stages, needing high-risk R&D investment with a long-term return on investment timeline of 15-20 years, potentially conflicting with traditional VC investment cycles.
  2. Rigetti's $1.5bn SPAC could lead to more SPACs by companies with similar qubit technologies, and there might be a shift for quantum software companies to join the trend.
  3. The Quantum Formalism Community focuses on teaching advanced mathematics to STEM professionals, aiming to bridge academia and industry, offering opportunities like Industry Career Fellowship and a Deep-Tech Incubator.

Is Quantum Computing Hype Bad for Science and Investors?

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Investors Science Startups
  1. Quantum computing hype may lead to unrealistic expectations and a bubble in the industry, causing concerns for legitimate research and innovation efforts.
  2. Investors should approach quantum companies cautiously, ensuring transparency about risks and avoiding unreasonable promises.
  3. The rush into quantum computing may divert talent from other scientific fields, potentially leading to reputational damage to science as a whole.

Deep-Tech Newsletter #03 | July 2021

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Mathematics Technology News Quantum Computing
  1. Topology is a modern branch of pure mathematics with applications in Topological Data Analysis and Topological Quantum Computation.
  2. The crash course on Topology is suitable for individuals with a background in university-level mathematics like Calculus and Real Analysis.
  3. The Zaiku Group is planning a quantum fellowship program for top students who graduate from their courses.

Deep-Tech Newsletter #10 | December 2020

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 20
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Online Learning Mathematics
  1. Advanced research talks have become more accessible online, offering learning opportunities globally.
  2. Online quantum computation courses are increasing, emphasizing the importance of mathematical knowledge over programming.
  3. Providing free foundational quantum formalism modules has empowered professionals to delve deeper into quantum computation.

Classical-to-Quantum Sequence Encoding in Genomics

Quantum Formalism • 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.

Q&A Session Replay on YouTube!

Quantum Formalism • 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.