Foundations of Quantum Computing: Complex Numbers

Location will be announced to registered members 30 minutes prior to the event.

Title: Foundations of Quantum Computing: Complex Numbers

Speaker: Terrill L. Frantz, professor Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Abstract: A thorough understanding of complex number and complex-number algebra is essential for programming a gate-model quantum computer. This interactive tutorial introduces participants to essential aspects of complex numbers including the algebra of using them within the context of quantum programming. This interactive presentation is for the beginning programmer and quantum enthusiast. To enhance the learning, some ideas will be further explained in Python code. Questions and participant interaction will be encouraged.

BIO: Terrill Frantz is a professor at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, an EdD in Organization Change from Pepperdine University, an MBA from New York University, and a Business Administration degree from Drexel University. He has been programming classical computers for 46 years, but has recently redirected his attention to quantum computing, for the obvious reason – it is very cool! He is a budding quantum programmer like many of us, and he is passionate about helping to develop a quantum-ready workforce. This meetup event is an expression of both his passion and his self-pleasure in learning something new.