Invited Talk: Quantum Computing for Programming Languages Researchers (PLanQC 2020 - Programming Languages for Quantum Computing)

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Sun 19 - Sat 25 January 2020 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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PLanQC 2020

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Sun 19 Jan 2020 09:00 - 09:30 at Maurepas - Introduction and Invited Talks Chair(s): Robert Rand

Abstract

Quantum Computing for Programming Languages Researchers

or: I sort of understand quantum computing, and so can you!

This talk will introduce the basics of quantum computing for a PL audience, providing an entryway for POPL attendees to participate in PLanQC. The talk will present quantum programming concepts (qubits, superposition, entanglement, measurement, unitary transformations) as a simple imperative language using a probabilistic operational semantics. No prior knowledge of quantum computing is expected.

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Quantum for PL Researchers Slides (Quantum_for_PL_Researchers.pdf)	1.54MiB