PWF Lesotho - School on Quantum Computing and Laser Physics (18-19 November 2023)

Administration

Description

PWF has partnered with the National University of Lesotho to organize annual schools focusing on Quantum Computing and Laser Physics. The 2023 School, to be held on 18^th and 19^thNovember, will introduce quantum computing and laser physics to undergraduate students utilizing optical equipment and open-source quantum computing platforms, and intends to highlight how quantum computing and laser technology can be used as drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Students will receive lectures and hands-on tutorials using platforms such as QuTip, Qiskit, Bracket, Google Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum.

HOW TO APPLY:
The deadline for application has passed.
Eligible students are those with a tertiary-level background in either physics, mathematics, engineering, or computing (computer science). The prospective students should be familiar with at least one programming language and high school optics. Familiarity with Python will be an added advantage.

Local organizers:
Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
Sekhants'o Lara (National University of Lesotho)
Makhamisa Senekane (University of Johannesburg)

Information on the full program is now available (see link to the Programme web page on the left of th escreen).

Material

Poster

PWF Lesotho - School on Quantum Computing and Laser Physics

Go to day

Saturday, 18 November 2023
- 07:00 - 16:00
  - 07:00 Opening Remarks 10'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 07:10 Introduction to Quantum Computing and 4IR 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Makhamisa Senekane (Institute of Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg)
  - 08:10 Navigating through the Google Colab Platform 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 09:10 Short Health Break 20'
  - 09:30 Hands-on Introduction to Qutip 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Makhamisa Senekane (Institute of Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg)
  - 10:30 Hands-on Introduction to Cirq and Tensorflow Quantum 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 11:30 Hands-on Introduction to Qiskit 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Makhamisa Senekane (Institute of Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg)
  - 12:30 Lunch break 1h0'
  - 13:30 Hands-on Introduction to Strawberry Fields and PennyLane 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 14:30 Hands-on Introduction to Braket 1h0'
    
    Speaker: Makhamisa Senekane (Institute of Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg)
  - 15:30 Qubit Technologies, Companies and Career Opportunities 20'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 15:50 Closing remarks 10'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
Sunday, 19 November 2023
- 07:00 - 16:00
  - 07:00 Opening Remarks 10'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 07:10 Introduction to Laser Operation and Construction 45'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 07:55 Introduction to Laser Classification and Safety 45'
    
    Speaker: Sekhants'o Lara (National University of Lesotho)
  - 08:40 Laser Applications in Quantum Computing 45'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 09:25 Short Health Break 20'
  - 09:45 Laser Applications in Precision Measurements 45'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 10:30 Laser Applications in Materials Science 45'
    
    Speaker: Sekhants'o Lara (National University of Lesotho)
  - 11:15 Laser Applications in Education and Health 45'
    
    Speaker: Sekhants'o Lara (National University of Lesotho)
  - 12:00 Lunch break 50'
  - 12:50 Hands-on Demonstrations: Interferometry 1h20'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 14:10 Hands-on Demonstrations: Spectroscopy 1h20'
    
    Speaker: Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)
  - 15:30 Discussion on Careers Opportunities and General Q&A Session 20'
  - 15:50 Closing remarks 10'
    
    Speaker: Sekhants'o Lara and Naleli Matjelo (National University of Lesotho)