Title: [Joint CQSE & NCTS Special Seminar] ​Monte Carlo Quantum Algorithms
Speaker: Mr. Chi-Fang Chen (Caltech)
Time: 2023/08/18 (Fri.) 14:30-15:30
Place: NCTS Physics Lecture Hall, 4F, Chee-Chun Leung Cosmology Hall, NTU
Online: https://nationaltaiwanuniversity-zbh.my.webex.com/nationaltaiwanuniversity-zbh.my/j.php?MTID=m5b21ac7115f7901a904c5d65e41837ba

Abstract:
Classical Monte Carlo sampling has been fundamental in computational science. This talk presents the missing quantum counterpart: quantum algorithms for preparing quantum Gibbs states. This algorithm is the key to simulating low-temperature physics, which is the first anticipated application of future quantum computers.

Biography:
I am Chi-Fang Chen (陳麒方), a physics Phd Student at California Institute of Technology advised by Fernando G.S.L Brandao. I work on technical theoretical problems that have a broad practical impact, such as finding quantum computational advantage. Topics include quantum dynamic bounds, random matrix theory, thermodynamics, and quantum simulation.