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Dave Bacon is a theoretical ski bum who is also a pseudo professor. His research is on quantum computing, his scientific passions extend to everything in physics, mathematics, computer science and beyond, and his personal pleasures include making wine, playing poker, skiing, camping, and daydreaming (although not all of those at the same time.)
Nothing he says on this blog should be construed as having anything to do with his employer or his dog.
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March 31, 2009
March 26, 2009
What Am I? I Choose Neither
Category: Quantum Computing
Lately I've been giving a lot of thought to a question that I'm nearly constantly asked: "So...[long pause]...are you a physicist...[long pause]...or are you a computer scientist?" Like many theorists in quantum computing, a field perched between the two proud...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 1:27 PM • 22 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 25, 2009
Another Physicist To Washington
Category: Politics
A press release from Caltech about Steve Koonin, who was the boss of my bosses during a SURF project and was a student of my undergraduate advisor at Caltech (and also responsible for severe drops in GPAs for many of...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 10:16 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 23, 2009
Musings From the Edge
Category: Dog
Sundries....
Posted by Dave Bacon at 12:36 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 18, 2009
Spicy Pi Bacon Squared Wins!
Category: Bacon
Woot! Mrs. Pontiff's entry into the Scienceblogs pie competition is the winner! Mrs. Pontiff is on a role. This year we decided not to buy each other gifts for Valentines day. So instead of buying a gift, Mrs. Pontiff entered...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 4:25 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Discovery Channel Production Company Trademarks "Qubit"
Category: Off The Deep End
Kamil sends along a pointer to www.playqubit.com. "Qubit," according to the website is a new quiz show on the Discovery channel:Qubit is a quiz show for the 21st century - fast-paced, cut-throat and fun! Driven by stunning HD visuals, Qubit...
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APS March Meeting Ramblings
Things I learned at the APS March meeting. Updated as I learn them. That's right: real time updates of connectivity of my neurons translated into html translated into text and pictures on your browser....
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March 16, 2009
Off to the March Meeting I Go
Category: Self: Meet Center. Center: Meet Self.
Tonight I hop on a red-eye to Pittsburgh to attend the APS March meeting. 7000 physicists in Pittsburgh, now that's a scary thought for poor Pittsburgh (punishment for winning the superbowl, I guess.) A list of highlighted papers includes some...
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CRA Taulbee Survey
Category: Computer Science
The New York Times has an article about the CRA Taulbee Survey, which is a survey of computer science enrollments in the United States. (The survey isn't up on the CRA's website, but when it does I'm guessing it will...
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Quantum Bacon Pontiff
Category: Go Ahead, Waste Your Time
Every wonder what "The Quantum Pontiff" looks like with a side of Bacon? Me neither. But now you can thanks to bacolicio.us: The Quantum Pontiff with a side of Bacon. Simultaneous (at least in my reference frame) hat tip to...
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