In partnership with the National Quantum Algorithm Center and in celebration of the International Year of Quantum, Fermilab’s SQMS Center and IBM are presenting a workshop focused on quantum algorithms and applications for both high-energy physics and chemistry.
The workshop is comprised of three tracks plus a plenary session including a hands-on introduction to quantum computing and Qiskit, a session on quantum education, and a deep-dive on utilizing quantum computation for exploring problems in high-energy physics and chemistry.
This workshop is co-organized by Fermilab’s SQMS Center and IBM with support from the University of Illinois Chicago and the Chicago Quantum Exchange. The event will be hosted at University of Illinois Chicago.
Who should apply?
- Faculty, graduate students, and postdocs who are interested in the applications of quantum computation within domains such as high-energy physics and chemistry
- Educators who are interested in incorporating quantum computing into curricula for physics, computer science, math, and other STEM disciplines
- Undergraduate students who have completed collegiate courses on quantum mechanics and/or linear algebra
- Industry professionals who want to learn more about the applications of quantum computation for industry use cases
The application deadline is Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. CDT. If you have questions regarding the program, please send an email to sqmscenter@fnal.gov.
Program information
The program is divided into three tracks plus a plenary session. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple tracks, but participants may not be selected to participate in all of their chosen tracks.
Track 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing in Qiskit – August 18, 1-5 p.m.
The introduction to quantum computing and Qiskit track will cover the basics or quantum computing and the Qiskit library, a popular Python library tor programming on actual quantum processing units. For those who do not have a sufficient linear algebra background, an optional linear algebra session will be given.
Track 2: Quantum Education – August 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The quantum education track will focus on strategies and tools for teaching quantum computing within physics, computer science, math, and other STEM disciplines. This track is for educators only.
Track 3: Utility-Scale Quantum Computing – August 20, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The utility-scale quantum computing track is intended for principal investigators, graduate students, and postdocs exploring quantum algorithms and applications research directions using 100+ qubit quantum computers.
Organizing committee:
Silvia Zorzetti – Principal Engineer, Fermilab; Quantum Ecosystem Thrust Leader, SQMS Center
Doğa Kürkçüoğlu – Associate Scientist, Fermilab
Bradley Holt – Workforce Development Partnerships Lead, IBM Quantum
Hannah Brumbaugh – Communications and Partnership Manager, Fermilab
Daniela Tuninetti – Professor and Department Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
Kate Timmerman – Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Quantum Exchange
Je’Neil Grant – Administrative Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago