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Quantum Field Theory Center – QTC

We have a weekly Journal Club every Friday from 11:30 to 13 CET  and you are of course welcome to join us — either in-person in the DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2) or virtual via Zoom (passcode: 060379).

Generally, we discuss recent noteworthy papers, which are relevant for our research fields, or we host talks on very different topics of theoretical physics. 

If you are interested, you can write us an email, and we will add you to our mailing list for future talks.

Fioniavej 34, Odense M

03.05.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

3 May

Speaker: Clelia Gambardella, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

10.05.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

10 May

Speaker: Claudio Pica, Professor Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

17.05.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

17 May

Speaker: Emmanuele Battista, Postdoc Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

24.05.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

24 May

Speaker: Giuseppe Fabiano, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

31.05.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

31 May

Speaker: Davide Iacobacci, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

06.09.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

6 Sep

Speaker: Manuel Del Piano, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

13.09.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

13 Sep

Speaker: Marika D’Avanzo, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

20.09.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

20 Sep

Speaker: Sofie Antonia Martins, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

27.09.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

27 Sep

Speaker: Alessandra D’Alise, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

04.10.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

4 Oct

Speaker: Alessandra D’Alise, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

11.10.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

11 Oct

Speaker: Giacomo Cacciapaglia, Senior Researcher Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

18.10.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

18 Oct

Speaker: Giulia Muco, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

25.10.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

25 Oct

Speaker: Domenico Frattulillo, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

08.11.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

8 Nov

Speaker: Mattia Damia Paciarini, PhD student Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

15.11.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

15 Nov

Speaker: Antonio Rago, Associate Professor Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

22.11.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: TBA

22 Nov

Speaker: Benjamin Jäger, Associate Professor Abstract: TBA Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

17.11.2023

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Higher Flavour Symmetries

17 Nov

Speaker: Vigilante Di Risi, PhD student Abstract: A discussion of the paper “Higher Flavor Symmetries in the Standard Model”. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

24.11.2023

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Higher Symmetries

24 Nov

Speaker: Vigilante Di Risi, PhD student Abstract: An introduction to Higher Symmetries. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

01.12.2023

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: The physics of 2-color QCD

1 Dec

Speakers: Alessandra D’Alise and Clelia Gambardella, PhD students Abstract: An introduction to 2-colour QCD. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

08.12.2023

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: The physics of 2-color QCD

8 Dec

Speakers: Alessandra D’Alise and Clelia Gambardella, PhD students Abstract: An introduction to 2-colour QCD. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

19.12.2023

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: The physics of 2-color QCD

19 Dec

Speakers: Alessandra D’Alise and Clelia Gambardella, PhD students Abstract: An introduction to 2-colour QCD. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

26.01.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Viruses and epidemiology

26 Jan

Speaker: Marika D’Avanzo, PhD student Abstract: Introduction to to Animal Viruses. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

02.02.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Viruses and epidemiology

2 Feb

Speaker: Marika D’Avanzo, PhD student Abstract: Virus Transmission and Epidemiology. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

09.02.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Holography

9 Feb

Speaker: Sven Bjarke Gudnason, Professor  Abstract: Baryons from holographic instantons. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

16.02.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: CFTs and Category Theory

16 Feb

Speaker: Devon Stockall, PhD student Abstract: Conformal Field Theories and Category Theory. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

23.02.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Post-Newtonian Generation of Gravitational Waves in Einstein-Cartan theory

23 Feb

Speaker: Emmanuele Battista, Postdoc Abstract: Post-Newtonian Generation of Gravitational Waves in Einstein-Cartan theory. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

08.03.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: PBHs and Primordial non-gaussianity: from their abundance to gravitational waves

8 Mar

Speaker: Antonio Iovino, master student Abstract: The recent data releases by multiple pulsar timing array (PTA) experiments show evidence for Hellings-Downs angular correlations indicating that the observed stochastic common spectrum can be interpreted as a stochastic gravitational wave background. We study whether the signal may originate from gravitational waves induced by high-amplitude primordial curvature perturbations. Such large perturbations may be accompanied by the generation of a sizeable primordial black hole (PBH) abundance. We discuss in which scenarios the inclusion of non-Gaussianities in the computation of the abundance can lead to a signal compatible with the PTA experiments without overproducing PBHs. Eventually we briefly discuss other astrophysical and cosmological explanations for the PTA data. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

15.03.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Quantum Black Hole Physics from the Event Horizon

15 Mar

Speaker: Manuel Del Piano, PhD student Abstract: In the realm of quantum gravity theories, predictions suggest deviations from classical black hole solutions. One promising avenue for exploring these deviations is through a model-independent approach that utilizes metric deformations parameterized by physical quantities like proper distance. While this approach preserves the space-time's invariance under coordinate transformations, practical computations are daunting due to the dependence of distance on the deformed metric. Our study focuses on spherically symmetric and static metrics, aiming to establish a self-consistent framework for computing the distance function near black hole event horizons. We achieve this by introducing a minimal level of regularity at the horizon, allowing us to derive explicit (series) expansions of the metric. This advancement enables us to calculate essential thermodynamic quantities, such as the Hawking temperature and entropy, using model-independent expressions that extend beyond the limitations of large mass expansions. Moreover, we investigate the implications of imposing conditions like the absence of curvature singularities at the event horizon. Surprisingly, we uncover violations of these conditions in certain existing models, highlighting the need for further refinement and exploration in the field of quantum gravity and black hole physics. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

29.03.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: How I (machine) learned the quantum many-body problem

29 Mar

Speaker: Pietro Butti Abstract: Neural network quantum states (NNQS) represent a novel approach in quantum many-body physics using techniques inspired by artificial neural networks combined with standard variational Monte-Carlo methods. The growing computational and algorithmic capabilities make this method comparable to standard state-of-the-art methodologies while offering promising advantages. It can leverage extensive research in machine learning and easily integrate with existing libraries, simplifying code development in an unprecedented way. This accessibility and versatility make it appealing for developing new applications, even beyond quantum many-body physics itself. The purpose of this talk is to provide a thorough introduction of the topic with the help of some practical example. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

12.04.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Discussion of two papers

12 Apr

Discussion of the paper [url=https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fpdf%2F2403.18898.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmist%40imada.sdu.dk%7C2e29f307f7814e5cc5fe08dc609c0fe5%7C9a97c27db83e4694b35354bdbf18ab5b%7C0%7C0%7C638491471420675791%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A1gQRENzDLUV4fBAqsGiCJ6t02l62D25Jde8z7z8IMU%3D&reserved=0]Exact evaluation of large-charge correlation functions in non-relativistic conformal field theory[/url] by S. R. Beane, D. Orlando, and S. Reffert.  Speakers: Vigilante Di Risi and Davide Iacobacci, PhD students    • [url=https://www.sdu.dk/-/media/files/forskning/quantum-field-theory-centre/friday-journal-club/Superfluid_Vigilante.pdf]Download slides from the talk[/url] And discussion of the paper [url=https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.05850.pdf]Two-index SU(N) theories QCD, Orientifolds, Super Yang-Mills, Lattice and Steven Weinberg’s ππ scattering legacy[/url] by F. Sannino. Speakers: Sofie Martins and Mattia Damia Paciarini, PhD students    • [url=https://www.sdu.dk/-/media/files/forskning/quantum-field-theory-centre/friday-journal-club/coffeesessionSofieMattia.pdf]Download slides from the talk[/url] Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

19.04.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: Information Geometry in Epidemiology and Population Dynamics

19 Apr

Speaker: Stefan Hohenegger, Senior Researcher Abstract: In this talk I introduce basic concepts in information theory and apply them to epidemiology and population dynamics: I start by reformulating simple evolution models in terms of probability distributions. This allows me to construct the Fisher information, which I interpret as the metric of a one-dimensional differentiable manifold. For systems that can be effectively described by a single degree of freedom, I show that their time evolution is fully captured by this metric. In this way, I extract universal features across seemingly very different models. This further motivates a reorganisation of the dynamics around zeroes of the Fisher metric, corresponding to extrema of the probability distribution. Concretely, I propose a simple form of the metric for which I analytically solve the dynamics of the system that well approximates the time evolution of various established models in epidemiology and population dynamics, thus providing a unifying framework. Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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Fioniavej 34, Odense M

26.04.2024

11:30 - 13:00

Journal Club: A first look at Quantum Computing

26 Apr

Speaker: Michele della Morte, Associate Professor Abstract: Michele della Morte will discuss “A first look at Quantum Computing” based on [url=https://physics.cornell.edu/n-david-mermin]Professor Nathaniel David Mermin[/url]’s book [url=http://www.cambridge.org/9780521876582]Quantum Computer Science – An Introduction[/url]. In particular, Michele will introduce basic concepts in Quantum Computing and discuss the example of the Feynman Deutsch problem.  Location: [url=https://clients.mapsindoors.com/sdu/573f26e4bc1f571b08094312/details/19fef68999464586965ec676]The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)[/url] You can also [url=https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/68803047878#success]join via Zoom[/url] (passcode: 060379). The event is open to all.

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