[ExI] Fwd: Suzanne Gildert on Hack the Multiverse!, OpenQwaq, August 14 2011, 10am PST

Giulio Prisco giulio at gmail.com
Thu Jul 28 06:39:19 UTC 2011


UPDATE – NEW DATE:
Sunday, August 14, 2011,
at 10am PST (1pm EST, 6pm UK, 7pm continental EU)

On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM, Giulio Prisco <giulio at gmail.com> wrote:
> Suzanne Gildert on Hack the Multiverse!, OpenQwaq, July 31 2011, 10am PST
> http://telexlr8.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/suzanne-gildert-on-hack-the-multiverse-openqwaq-july-312011-10am-pst/
>
> Talk title: Hack the Multiverse!
>
> Presented by: Dr. Suzanne Gildert
> Quantum Computer Programmer (D-Wave Systems Inc.)
>
> William Gibson famously said: “The future is already here — it’s just
> not very evenly distributed.” The same is true of quantum computing.
> This mysterious subject is often relegated to ivory tower discussions
> and shrouded in a language of complex mathematics. Yet there are many
> people out there who feel an itch to start hacking with quantum
> computers — a desire to program the very fabric of reality — no matter
> how early the adoption may seem.
>
> This talk will be a call to arms — I’ll excite you about quantum
> physics – our deepest understanding of the Universe. I’ll explain why
> quantum computing is not as mysterious as everyone thinks. And I’ll
> show you how to become a quantum computer programmer in less than 10
> minutes… Join me for an hour of both deep learning and fun, as I
> proudly stand up for those who are turning an abstract science into a
> powerful computational resource, and deliver the message that quantum
> computing is not spooky, it’s just misunderstood.
>
> About the speaker: Dr. Suzanne Gildert is currently working at D-Wave
> Systems, Inc. Suzanne obtained her PhD and MSci degree from The
> University of Birmingham UK, focusing on the areas of experimental
> quantum device physics and superconductivity.
>
> OpenQwaq is one of the best 3D applications for telework, online
> meetings, group collaboration, and e-learning in a virtual 3D
> environment (v-learning). There are a limited number of seats
> available, please contact us if you wish to attend. Join our mailing
> list, our Facebook group, or our Linkedin group.
>




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