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The Quantum Computing Basics Workshop, set to take place at the renowned Tryst 2024 IIT Delhi, offers a deep dive into the revolutionary realm of quantum computing. This workshop is specifically designed for those new to the field and aims to lay the groundwork for understanding the core principles that distinguish quantum computing from classical computing.

Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics as they pertain to computing, exploring qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum algorithms. The workshop will also touch upon the implications of quantum computing in various fields such as cryptography, optimization, and machine learning.

Through a blend of theoretical sessions and practical demonstrations, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how quantum computers are built, how they operate, and the kinds of complex problems they can solve. The workshop is an ideal starting point for students, researchers, and professionals who are curious about the subject and seek to get acquainted with the concepts that are shaping the future of technology.

Led by experts in the field, the Quantum Computing Basics Workshop promises a stimulating educational experience, providing insights into the exciting challenges and opportunities that quantum computing presents. It's an invitation to be at the forefront of computing's next big leap, right at the heart of one of India's leading technology institutes.

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Date : 31-March-2024
New Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Delhi

Introduction to the Workshop

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Contents:
    • Welcome and Icebreaker Activities
    • Overview of the Day's Agenda
    • Basic Introduction to Classical Computer and Quantum Computer Comparison

Session 1: Understanding Quantum Stack

  • Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Contents:
    • What is Quantum Stack? Exploring the fundamentals involved
    • Understanding various terms
    • Bloch Sphere, Ket Notations

Short Break

  • Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 2: Diving into the physics involved

  • Time: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Contents:
    • Super position -> Interference -> Measurement -> Entanglement
    • Wave-Particle Duality
    • Phase and Amplitude in Quantum Computing

Lunch Break and Certificate Distribution

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Session 3: Understanding the Math Involved with Qubit Measurement

  • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Contents:
    • Understanding different states
    • Interpreting Amplitudes
    • Born's Rule

Short Break

  • Time: 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 4: Multiqubit System and Basic Measurement Math

  • Time: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Contents:
    • CNOT / Controlled X gate
    • Different analogies explanation involved
    • CX and Superposition

Session 5: Quantum Algorithms and Protocols

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Contents:
    • Understanding the term with various examples
    • Quantum Key Distribution used in Cryptography
    • Ethics of Quantum Computing

Closing Session

  • Time: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Contents:
    • Closing Remarks
    • Discuss maths (according to the interest shown by audience)
    • Share learning resources and industrial opportunities, open forum for brain storming and discussion
    • Networking and Farewell Photography

 

Note : The Timings quoted above are approximate

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