NSF�CBMS Conference: Knots and Topological Quantum Computing
February 29, 2008
July 9�13, 2008
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
The field of topological quantum computing is full of theoretical challenges, including the formulation and classification of quantum phases on the mathematical side and the search for topological phases of matter on the physical side.
In a series of ten lectures, Zhenghan Wang (Microsoft) will cover the theoretical foundations of this field, the progress that has been made over the last decade, and future challenges. Ara Basmajian will give a series of related lectures on knots and their invariants. This conference will be of interest to physicists and computer scientists as well as to mathematicians, and to both theoreticians and practitioners.
Travel funds are available to defray the expenses of participants. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, junior faculty, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to participate and to apply for support.
Readers should see http://www.math.ucok.edu/cbms/description.html.
