This lecture series is organized by the von Karman institute for Fluid Dynamics with the financial support of the NATO Science & Technology Organization.

The series aims to:

• Introduce participants to the emerging field of quantum computing in fluid dynamics.
  
  
• Explore state-of-the-art computational methods and software libraries for applying quantum computing to fluid dynamics simulations and multi-disciplinary optimization.
  
  
• Provide a platform for networking and forming international partnerships in this exciting  field.
  
  

This lecture series is suitable for individuals with a background in fluid dynamics and an interest in learning about the potential of quantum computing in this field.

The program features lectures by leading experts from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, covering topics such as:

• The basics of quantum computing
  
  
• Quantum algorithms for solving differential equations
  
  
• Hybrid computing for the NISQ era (noisy intermediate-scale quantum)
  
  
• Quantum machine learning and partial differential equations
  
  
• Industry impulse presentations on state-of-the-art technologies, current challenges, and R&D activities

 

Programme (last update 24/06/2024)

Monday 8 July 2024: General Introduction to Quantum Computing

8:15 Registration

9:00 Welcome and course introduction
Prof. Frank Eulitz, Dr. Wim Munters, VKI, Belgium

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing – The basics
Prof. Matthias Moller, TU Delft, The Netherlands

11:30 Industry Impulse: Quantum utility computing: roadmaps that drive research
Eric Michiels, IBM, Belgium

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Introduction to Quantum Computing – Quantum Fourier Transform and Phase Estimation
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, Philipp Pfeffer, TU Ilmenau, Germany

15:15 Coffee break

15:45 Application of QFT for the solution of the unsteady Burger equation
Mr. Loic Dewitte, EPSRC CDT, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

17:00 Reception

Tuesday 9 July 2024: Basic Quantum Algorithms

9:00 Quantum algorithms for solution of differential equations – Finite difference and finite volume methods
Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 The Harrow–Hassidim–Lloyd (HHL) algorithm
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, TU Ilmenau, Germany

11:30 Industry Impulse: Near-term quantum computing for PDE’s
Dr. Michael Lubasch, Quantinuum, UK               

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Introduction to lattice-based modeling
Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

15:15 Coffee break

15:45 Quantum circuits for streaming and boundary conditions
Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

17:00 VKI Lab tour: from hypersonic to low-speed rigs, from plasma to cryogenic conditions
Prof. Frank Eulitz, Dr. Wim Munters, VKI, Belgium

Wednesday 10 July 2024: Hybrid Computing for NISQ Era

9:00 Classical Lattice-Boltzmann Methods (online)
Prof. Pierre Sagaut, Aix-Marseille Université, France  

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 The Carleman approach to quantum simulation of fluids
Prof. Sauro Succi, Italian Institute of Technology, Italy 

11:45 Industry Impulse: Noise mitigation as an enabler for quantum algorithm innovation
Eric Michiels, IBM 

12:45 Lunch

14:00 Quantum Lattice-Boltzmann Methods 
Prof. Matthias Moller, Merel Schalkers, TU Delft

15:15 Coffee break

15:45 Towards Quantum Lattice-Boltzmann Methods
Prof. Giuseppe Di Molfetta, Aix-Marseille Université, France

Thursday 11 July 2024: Reservoir Computing and Variational Algorithms

9:00 Recent development for solution of PDE’s on Quantum Computers 
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Exeter, UK

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 Introduction to Variational Quantum Algorithms 
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Exeter, UK

11:30 Industry Impulse: Quantum computing at Fujitsu – past and current research activities
Shinji Kikuchi, Fujitsu, Japan                             

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Quantum Reservoir Computing
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, TU Ilmenau, Germany

15:15 Coffee break

15:45 Quantum Reservoir Computing – practice session
Prof. Joerg Schumacher, TU Ilmenau, Germany

A IPython Notebook Script will be available on the sharepoint. Prof. Joerg Schumacher will go through this online step by step in this lecture. You will also find an html Printout to see the tutorial content as a whole. The participants can download it and run on their computer while he is talking. This Tutorial runs with versions Qiskit 0.4x only.  This information is required for participants who want to go with Prof. Schumacher through the script line by line on their laptops.

Friday 12 July 2024: Quantum Machine Learning & PDE’s

9:00 Quantum Machine Learning: Model building
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Exeter, UK

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 I Quantum Machine Learning: Model building
Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko, University of Exeter, UK

11:30 Industry Impulse: Quantum Computing with Neutral Atoms
Mr. Lorenzo Cardarelli, Pasqal, France

12:30 Closure Lunch

 

Practical Information

• The lecture series will be held in a hybrid format, offering both online and on-site participation.
  
  
• Location: von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Waterloosesteenweg 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode (near Brussels)
  
  
• Parking and Security Information: Parking places are available on the premises, just before the security fence. To enter, please ring the bell at the fence.
  
• Registration Deadline for on-site participation: 26 June 2024
  
  
• Registration Deadline for online participation: 1 July 2024

How to enroll

• This lecture series VKI-STO-AVT-358 is funded by the NATO Science and Technology Organisation. The registration is free, but required. We request only a nominal contribution to cover catering expenses (200€).
  
  
• Only the citizens of NATO countries, Australia, Japan and India are eligible to participate in these lecture series.
  The participants will have to present their ID card (for EU citizens) or passport (for other citizens) the first day of the lecture series.
  

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