PROJECT ADVISING (MQPs and IQPs)

Most of the MQPs I have advised in recent years have been in Quantum Information Theory, in response to a rising student interest in this topic. The purpose of each MQP is to introduce the student(s) to an important area of the field by reading selected literature in it and performing both analytical and computer calculations to get a better grasp of the key points. I have generally chosen topics in areas that I have not worked in directly so that I gain something from the process too. I give my students a lot of help, but ultimately it is their (your!) active involvement that determines how much they get out of the project. The titles of some of the MQPs I have guided in this area are:

  • Entropic Uncertainty Relations and their connections to Quantum Key Distribution Protocols by Ethan Washock E-project-121421-123959   Poster

  • Quantum Cloning by Daniil Volkov and Yonglong Zhang E-project-040722-142049   Poster

  • Rethinking Quantum States: An Introduction to QBism by Robert Kramer E-project-063022-160640   Poster

  • Constructions and applications of W-states by James P. McClung E-project-051620-220950   Poster

    Next to each title you will find a pdf copy of the poster that the student(s) prepared for their final presentation. You can pull down their full reports in electronic form by going to the Student Projects page at Gordon Library.

    I have also guided projects in other areas of theoretical physics, of which you can get an idea by going to the Projects page at Gordon Library. Please see me to learn about project opportunities and to see if I can offer you one that fits in with your background and interests.

    In addition to advising MQPs, I have also advised a number of on-campus IQPs over the years. In recent years these have tended to focus on promoting some aspect of science or math to a K-12 audience or the general public. No specialized knowledge in physics or math is needed to work on these projects, you can learn whatever you need to on the job. However excellent programming skills in javascript and/or other languages is needed, along with good communication skills and the ability to work well with others. I usually like to have a team of two students on a project so that the skills of the team members complement each other and we make faster progress. See me to learn about new opportunities and to see if you can sign on.