Foundations of Quantum Computing: Complex Numbers II [Quantumapalooza 2020]

Content level: 100 Introductory
This event is a part of Quantumapalooza 2020 series; See http://2020.quantumapalooza.com/

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

Abstract: This is a follow-up on the session two weeks prior [See: https://www.meetup.com/Washington-Quantum-Computing-Meetup/events/270148999/]. In this session we will focus more on the six algebraic operations of complex number with greater attention to the graphical perspective of complex numbers.
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.

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/20200602/

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