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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.
Category: Physics
Rob sends me information about an interesting new position at the Perimeter Institute (more info here): The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is looking for a Scientific IT specialist -- a creative individual with experience in both scientific research...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 10:32 AM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Physics
What prefix do you use for 1027? If Austin Sendak has his way, it will be http://cbs13.com/video/?id=69081@kovr.dayport.com">hella (also Time article here.) The diameter of the observable universe is about one hellameter. As a fellow member of the club "people from...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 1:19 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Quantum Computing
The APS March meeting is next week as 10000 physicists invade Portland, Oregon. I hope Powell's bookstore has stocked their science sections well! GQI, the topical group on quantum information, sponsors a good number of sessions at the meeting including...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 2:08 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Physics
Hm, today we seem to have a posting from beyond the grave, arXiv:1003.2133:Proof of the Ergodic Theorem and the H-Theorem in Quantum Mechanics Authors: John von Neumann Abstract: It is shown how to resolve the apparent contradiction between the macroscopic...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 6:08 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Quantum Computing
A theoretical condensed matter postdoc of interest to the quantum computing folks:Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical Condensed Matter and Quantum Information Science at the Laboratory for Physical Sciences, University of Maryland. Applications are being accepted for physics postdoctoral research positions...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 3:50 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Physics
Ever wanted to ask a Nobel Laureate in physics a question? Well here's your chance: check out this youtube page where you can upload your own questions to Albert Fert, 2007 Nobel prize winner for Giant Magnetoresistance....
Posted by Dave Bacon at 1:20 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Quantum Computing
Summer school:We would like to inform you of the upcoming 10th Canadian Summer School on Quantum Information & Research Workshop. Save the dates: July 17-30, 2010 Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC For more information, visit our website: qi10.ca...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 2:10 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Off The Deep End
In the New York Times today there is an interesting article about Helene Hegemann whose debut novel, "Axolotl Roadkill," drew wide praise. You know this story: turns out that the book contains plagiarized passages (plagiarism: check, sales rising: check.) What...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 2:13 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Open Science
Missed this over the break: a facebook note about the future of funding of the arXiv. The post points to two documents of interest, the first a statement about support:...We intend to establish a collaborative business model that will engage...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 6:06 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Computer Science
"The miracle of the appropriateness of the language of mathematics for the formulation of the laws of physics is a wonderful gift which we neither understand nor deserve." - E. P. WignerOur universe, or at least our understanding of the...
Posted by Dave Bacon at 2:29 PM • 34 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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