Quantum Computing Foundations

Stephen Allan Selesnick

Masahito Hayashi, Satoshi Ishizaka, Akinori Kawachi +2 more

Stephen Allan Selesnick

Joern Ploennigs, Kay Smarsly, Markus Berger +2 more

Quantum computing is expected to offer solutions to computational problems that are otherwise computationally intractable. Although the core technology is still being developed, quantum-inspired computing already has been offering practical advantages for several computationally challenging problems. Despite the promising potential of both quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing, applications in civil engineering remain underexplored. This study aims to lay the foundation for future adoption by introducing the fundamental principles of quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing and by conducting a multivocal literature review. The review provides insights into the current research landscape in civil engineering and offers a detailed analysis of potential use cases and application areas. The findings are expected to serve as a foundation for guiding future research endeavors and practical deployments of quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing in civil engineering, as these technologies continue to mature. • Introduction to quantum and quantum-inspired computing (QC & QiC). • Identifying the pros and cons of QC & QiC given civil engineering (CE) requirements. • Presenting a multivocal literature review on QC & QiC for CE. • Recommending high-potential use cases and QC & QiC approaches in CE • Identifying research topics to advance QC & QiC in CE for real-world impact.

Anastasia Perry

Quantum Computing (QC) is an active area of current research and technological development, receiving increasing government funding and exposure in popular media. Should we teach the foundations of Quantum Computing to high school students? If so, how can we do it effectively? This talk will present some foundational concepts of QC and survey of recent advances. Additionally, there will be a review of the available resources and activities that can be incorporated in teaching QC at the secondary or college level. The activities include Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe to introduce quantum mechanics, programming “Schrodinger worm” on a IBMQ online platform, and quantum cryptography using Stern-Gerlach experiment. High school physics teachers have developed these activities during their summer internship at Fermilab under the guidance of theory group researchers.