Summer Research in Quantum Information Science
Mathematical Physics Research Group, Lebanon Valley College, Apply
Summer Research in Quantum Information Science
The LVC Mathematical Physics Research Group mentors undergraduate
mathematics, computer science and physics majors in intensive summer
research projects in
quantum information science (QIS).
QIS is an interdisciplinary field that studies the manipulation of
quantum physical systems to execute computation and communication tasks
in ways that promise to significantly outperform today's most
powerful computers. The LVC group studies
quantum entanglement
that gives quantum protocols their enhanced speed and power as well as
other topics in QIS.
Nine-week summer sessions begin with two weeks of background work to
introduce basic vocabulary, tools, and problems of QIS. The next six
weeks are devoted to individual research projects that often involve
computer experiments. The final week consists of writing up results.
All students present their work in poster sessions or short talks at
local or national conferences during the following academic year. Some
of our students have co-authored papers in research journals. Students
receive summer stipend pay, summer room and board (lunch only for
commuters), and travel expenses to conferences.
Minimum requirements are an introductory course in linear algebra (MAS
222, usually taken in the spring of the 2nd year), a love of creative
problem solving, and a willingness to work hard. Additional study in
mathamatics, physics, or computer science is desirable, but not required.
If a summer job devoted to learning and research sounds
appealing, talk to Dr. Lyons or Dr. Walck.
Decision dates for participation in summer 2013 research
Application deadline: 22 February 2013
Position offers: 22 March 2013
See our website quantum.lvc.edu/mathphys for a link
to the application form.