The Canary Foundation will host a 1-day seminar by quantum computing company D-Wave Systems at Stanford University on Monday, February 27th, 2017. The presentation will cover an introduction to quantum computing and to D-Wave’s quantum computing system:
- Hardware and Software Environments for a D-Wave quantum computer
- How to think about and map problems onto a D-Wave quantum computer
- Methods of programming a D-Wave quantum computer
- Live demonstrations of a D-Wave quantum computing system
The goal of this presentation is to expand attendees' understanding of quantum computing particularly as implemented on a D-Wave System. It is recommended attendees have a Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following disciplines Computer Science, Math, and Physics or equivalent, or has demonstrated experience implementing algorithms in C/C++, Matlab, Python, etc.
LOCATION: Stanford University - Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge - 291 Campus Drive - LK102 Studio Classroom
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - There will be an hour break at 12:30 for lunch
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Edward (Denny) Dahl received his PhD in physics from Stanford University and has worked in the field of high performance computing for three decades. He has held positions at Thinking Machines Corporation, Teradata and LLNL, and has provided consulting services to eBay, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. Denny joined D-Wave Systems in 2012. He will be discussing general principles of quantum computing, focusing on the D-Wave hardware and software environments and cover various programming options.
Murray Thom is Director of Professional Services at D-Wave, responsible for customer collaborations and projects related to algorithms, applications, and performance testing. Since joining the company in 2002 Murray has been involved in all aspects of systems engineering and processor development for D-Wave's quantum computers. Some of these project areas include cryogenic refrigeration systems, superconducting electrical filters, cryogenic chip packaging, magnetic screening and shielding, QPU signals, and automated test systems.
