Quantum Computing WORKSHOP (#1 of 5) [Quantumapalooza 2020 Series]

Content level: 200 Intermediate
This event is a part of Quantumapalooza 2020 series; See http://2020.quantumapalooza.com/

This workshop is the first of a five-part series designed for those who are learning the basics of quantum computing, but have experience in classical programming. Participants attending this session are encouraged to also register for the May 29, June 1, 3, and 5 sessions.

This hands-on workshop is meant as a primer for the Software Engineer to learn Quantum Computing by a method of exposure - it seeks to avoid opaque mathematics and dense quantum physics common in most QC education, and get right into software engineering and concept digestion. These modules are meant to be a progression, one building off of the previous module.

SESSION ONE: Preparation and Primer + The Qubit and the Bloch Sphere
• Preparation and Primer - This section articulates the portfolio of tools and frameworks used to expose the students to.
• The Qubit and Bloch Sphere - The most fundamental unit in the QC space is the Qubit - the focus is how to understand the Qubit and how to manipulate it.

Instructor: Matthew R. Versaggi, (Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technologies, Optum Technology)

SESSION ONE:
Preparation and Primer
This section articulates the portfolio of tools and frameworks used to expose the students to - it's a dense list that requires an investment of time to gain experience with but it has value as the focus in on learning the concepts and not the frameworks as a priority.

The Qubit and Bloch Sphere
The most fundamental unit in the QC space is the Qubit - the focus is how to understand the Qubit and how to manipulate it. Along the way, some of the key concepts of how QC differs from classical computing and the resultant power derived from that are highlighted.

Instructor: Matthew R. Versaggi, Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technologies + Distinguished Engineer : UHG/Optum Technology - Senior leadership role in the Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technology Space - Combination role of (a) thought leader, (b) evangelist, (c) education SME, (d) strategist, and (e) delivery of projects and technical capabilities.

These "Meetup-Lite" events are Free and are online-only {connect & password information will be emailed to registered participants ~30 minutes prior to meeting}

Event artifacts, e.g. slides & recording (when available):
http://quantum.harrisburg.tech/meetups/20200527/

Sponsor: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
https://harrisburgU.edu/quantum email: quantum@HarrisburgU.edu