Simons Institute Courses

Emergence of Universal Randomness in Quantum Many-body Dynamics

Explore universal randomness in quantum dynamics, deep thermalization, and Hilbert-space ergodicity. Learn about applications in quantum information theory and experimental observations.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evidence for the Utility of Quantum Computing Before Fault Tolerance

Explore noise mitigation in quantum computing, demonstrating reliable results from a 127-qubit processor and discussing the potential of pre-fault-tolerant quantum devices.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fundamental Limits to Quantum Computation

Explores quantum computing's potential and limitations, discussing learnability, error mitigation, and non-unital noise impacts on near-term devices and fault-tolerant systems.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hardware-Efficient Quantum Computing Using Qudits

Explore hardware-efficient quantum simulations using qudits, enabling complex gauge field computations and opening doors for near-term quantum devices.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
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• Free Video

Analog Quantum Machine Learning for Near-Term Hardware

Explore analog quantum machine learning's potential on current hardware for cognitive tasks, energy calculations, and quantum metrology enhancements using programmable quantum simulators.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Probing the Limits of Classical Computing with Arbitrarily Connected Quantum Circuits

Explore the computational gap between classical and quantum computers through random circuit sampling in highly connected geometries, focusing on limitations and potential improvements.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Continuous-Time Quantum Walks for MAX-CUT Optimization

Explore quantum walks for MAX-CUT optimization, linking Hamiltonians to thermalization. Discover novel insights into unitary dynamics for combinatorial problems using multi-stage walks and Floquet systems.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning Shallow Quantum Circuits and Quantum States in Polynomial Time

Efficient algorithms for learning shallow quantum circuits and states, extending to polylog depth. Key techniques involve reconstructing low-complexity quantum systems from local observables.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Certifying Almost All Quantum States with Few Single-Qubit Measurements

Innovative technique for certifying n-qubit states using O(n^2) single-qubit measurements, with applications in quantum system benchmarking and circuit optimization.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Circuit Conspiracies - Verifiable NISQ Quantum Supremacy and AI Interpretability

Exploring quantum circuit properties and their implications for NISQ quantum supremacy, with connections to AI interpretability and neural networks.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Quantum Speed-Up for Approximating the Top Eigenvector of a Matrix via Improved Tomography

Quantum algorithm for approximating top eigenvectors of matrices, offering polynomial speedup over classical methods. Introduces efficient quantum tomography techniques for state and process reconstruction.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Virtues of the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm

Exploring QAOA's potential for solving combinatorial optimization problems, its performance guarantees, quantum supremacy, and practical limitations in near-term quantum computing.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Randomized Benchmarking to Cycle Error Reconstruction in Quantum Computing

Explore state-of-the-art methods for benchmarking and characterizing errors in quantum computing, from simple gate fidelities to complex circuit structures.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On Scrambling Times of Quantum Systems, Including Black Holes

Explore quantum system scrambling times, including black holes, with insights from Peter Shor of MIT. Delve into near-term quantum computing challenges and advancements.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring the Quantum Computing Frontier with Reconfigurable Atom Arrays

Discover cutting-edge quantum computing advancements using reconfigurable atom arrays, focusing on fault tolerance, benchmarking, and potential quantum advantages.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video