This lecture/lab format will provide information on the D-Wave quantum computer system. There will be two separate instructional components over a 2 day period, April 27th and 28th.
- How to solve and think about quantum problems
- How to program a quantum computer
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 at Torgerson Hall, Room 3310 on theVirginia Tech campus.
A light breakfast will be available at 8:30 AM and lunch will be provided at noon. Instruction will begin at 9:00 AM ending at 5:00 PM on both days.
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
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 in detail.
Michael (Mike) Booth has led and participated in teams in High Performance Computing (Cray Research/SGI) , Embedded Computing (Freescale/Motorola) and Storage (StorageTek/Sun). Currently working at D-Wave System on market benchmarking and Tool development.
