Dr. Joshua Qualls
Eastern Kentucky University
Mathematics in the Quantum Age: Computing, Coding, and Complexity
March 24, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m.
Wallace 344 & Online
Abstract: Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize computation by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems that remain intractable for classical computers. But what makes quantum computing so powerful, and how does mathematics play a role? In this talk, we will introduce the mathematical foundations of quantum computing, from the linear algebra of quantum bits and gates to the complexity classes that define its computational power. We will discuss basic quantum algorithms, as well as the mathematical challenges of quantum error correction. Along the way, we will mention open questions and research opportunities for students interested in the intersection of mathematics, computation, and quantum information. No prior knowledge of quantum mechanics is required—only a willingness to think in new and exciting ways about computation.
Email Lisa.Kay@eku.edu for Zoom information.