Dr. Gurmukh Singh
A talk, “Quantum Computers: Bits to Qubits,” will be given by Dr. Gurmukh Singh on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
The monthly program at 3 p.m. in Houghton Hall Room 260 is free and open to the public.
A brief history of classical and quantum computers will begin the presentation by Dr. Singh, a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. He will highlight their differences and provide an explanation of digital bits and quantum bits (qubits).
Singh will introduce some fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics — such as the theory underlying quantum computers — and explain the three key principles that drive their design: quantum superposition, quantum interference and quantum entanglement.
The presentation will also discuss the advantages and limitations of quantum computers, along with several of their applications across the natural sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering and medical sciences.
The Department of Computer and Information Science’s Recruitment, Retention, and Outreach Committee (CIS RROC) sponsors the monthly talks.
Dr. Shahin Mehdipour Ataee, who chairs the CIS RROC committee, organizes monthly presentations and seminars focusing on active research areas. The committee also plans to host workshops for interested students and faculty in the near future.
