von Karman Institute Lecture Series and Events

Introduction to Quantum Computing in Fluid Dynamics - STO AVT-377

Monday 08 July 2024 - Friday 12 July 2024

 

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, 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

 

Prof. Frank Eulitz

Prof. Frank Eulitz, Professor and Head of Turbomachinery and Propulsion Department, von Karman Institute
Lecture Series Director

Dr. Wim Munters

Dr. Wim Munters, Research Engineer in the Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics Department, von Karman Institute,
Lecture Series Director

Prof. Giuseppe Di Molfetta

Prof. Giuseppe Di Molfetta
Lecturer in the Informatics and Interactions department, Université Aix-Marseille, France

Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko

Dr. Oleksandr Kyriienko
University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Prof. Matthias Möller

Prof. Matthias Möller
Department of Applied Mathematics section Numerical Analysis, TU Delft, The Netherlands

Prof. Pierre Sagaut

Prof. Pierre Sagaut
Head of Laboratory M2P2, Université Aix-Marseille, France

Dr. Jörg Schumacher

Prof. Dr. Jörg Schumacher
Technical University of Ilmenau (TU Ilmenau), Germany

Dr. Rene Steijl

Dr. Rene Steijl, Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Sciences), School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

 

Prof. Sauro Succi

Prof. Sauro Succi, Italian Institute of Technology, Italy

 

Programme (last update 25/04/2024)

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 Presentation 

12:30 Lunch

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

15:15 Coffee break

15:45 Introduction to Quantum Turbulence
Prof. Katepalli Sreenivasan, New York University, USA

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 Presentation 

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
Prof. Matthias Möller, TU Delft, The Netherlands and Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

Wednesday 10 July 2024: Hybrid Computing for NISQ Era

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

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 Development of Quantum Lattice-Boltzmann Methods
Prof. Sauro Succi, Italian Institute of Technology, Italy 

11:30 Industry Impulse Presentation 

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Quantum Lattice-Boltzmann Methods 
Prof. Matthias Möller, TU Delft, The Netherlands and Dr. Rene Steijl, University of Glasgow, UK

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, United Kingdom

10:15 Coffee break

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

11:30 Industry Impulse Presentation 

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

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

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

10:15 Coffee break

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

11:30 Round Table

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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