Schedule
Every meeting we host is listed here. Slides, notes, and any other resources for a meeting get posted below once it has taken place.
Scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3-5pm · CDS 701
Presenter: Adam Godel (Boston University)
Learn about an important quantum algorithm for optimization, which is largely functional even on the very small-scale, noisy quantum computers that exist today. No prior experience in quantum computing is required!
Scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3-5pm · CDS 701
Presenter: Yebin Song (Boston University)
Learn about single qubit gates, two qubit gates, their mathematical representations, and how they can be applied.
Scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3-5pm · CDS 701
Presenter: Artem Arefev (Boston University)
Learn about the implementation of the Variational Quantum Eigensolver for processing many-electron molecules. The talk will cover the Hartree-Fock method, second quantization, and the Jordan-Wigner mapping; we will get into the weeds! Some linear algebra and quantum experience is recommended.
Scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026 · 3-5pm · CDS 701
Presenter: Chris Wildgoose (IBM)
Get an overview of what IBM Quantum is currently up to, what their latest hardware looks like, and their current research and experimental focuses.