D-Wave Quantum Programming 101, SPAWAR

The goal of this class is to expand attendees' understanding of quantum computing as implemented on the D-Wave System. The class focuses on the D-Wave hardware and software environments, and various programming options are covered in detail. Labs are integrated into each module; attendees will have access to simulators.

The class will be held UCSD/Extension, 6256 Greenwich Dr, San Diego, Ca 92122, University City Center, room 206.

A light breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM and lunch will be provided mid-day.  Instruction will begin at 9:00 AM ending at 5:00 PM each day.

Participants are asked to bring their own devices (devices need to be set up prior to class to run a certified Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client.

Prerequisites include a willingness to learn about novel programming models and to work with new and unfamiliar tools to develop programs for the D-Wave System

INSTRUCTOR:

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 in detail