27-29 Jul 2014
Latvia, Riga
Call for Participation
Sixth International Summer School in Cognitive Sciences and Semantics
Intensive course: Quantum computing, logic and cognition
University of Latvia, Riga
July 27-29, 2014
http://www.lu.lv/isscss/
Application:
http://www.lu.lv/isscss/registration/nc/
Call for Participation
Sixth International Summer School in Cognitive Sciences and Semantics
Faculty:
Andris Ambainis (Computer Science, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia)
Bob Coecke (Computer Science, University of Oxford, UK)
Michael Glanzberg (Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Northwestern University,
USA)
Vyacheslavs Kashcheyevs (Physics, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia)
The course addresses a variety of theoretical and foundational issues in
quantum computing. It will focus on the logical and physical scope of quantum
computing. Topics to be addressed include the physical structure of quantum
information, strategies and issues in experimental approaches to the physical
representation and control of quantum information, mathematical models of
quantum computing and quantum algorithms, diagrammatic patterns in quantum
computing, and the relation of quantum computing computational models of
cognition.
Audience: The course is primarily intended for graduate students in Cognitive
Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics
Application: Please upload CV and letter of application stating educational
background and research interests.
Applications should be submitted by March 20
Applicants will be notified until the March 25
The summer school will consist of 3 intensive days of lectures, seminars, and
group discussions.
After the course students will receive certificates.
Tuition fee: 100 EUR covers meals and coffee breaks.
Course Content
Physical basis for quantum information
Prof. Vyacheslavs Kashcheyevs (University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia)
Outline:
physical representation of quantum information
experimental strategies for control of quanta
quantum non-locality from empirical perspective
Computer science perspectives on quantum physics and computing
Prof. Andris Ambainis (University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia)
Outline:
the basics of quantum physics from computer science perspective
mathematical model of quantum computing
quantum algorithms
quantum computing and conventional computer science
Picturing quantum processes
Prof. Bob Coecke (University of Oxford, UK)
Outline:
Diagrams as process theories
String diagrams as quantum models
Quantum-classical processes, complementarity and phases Language meaning in a
quantum-like model
Quantum computing, classical computing and cognitive architecture
Prof. Michael Glanzberg (Northwestern University, USA)
Outline:
relation of quantum computing to cognitive architecture
a. does it effect the classical model (e.g. Fodor).
b. does it effect the connectionism/classical model debate
c. does it have implications for interfaces across levels?
classical computability, recursion, and quantum computing.
Questions: Jurgis Skilters jurgisskilters@gmail.com