Quantum Information Science (QIS) Seminar
(CSI 991 - 006)
Monday, December 5, 2005, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Science Showcase,
George Johnson Center, Room 237

Presentation I

Presenter: Orang Alem, George Mason University

Title: Quantum Cryptography and a Specific Quantum Encryption Protocol

Abstract:  In this talk I will present a general overview of quantum cryptography followed by a detailed description of a specific quantum encryption protocol.

About the Author:  Orang Alem is currently a Physical Sciences Ph.D. student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences, George Mason University.  His areas of interest are quantum computing, nuclear and particle physics, and neuroscience.


Presentation II


Presenter:
Muhammad Arshad, George Mason University

Title:  History of Classical and Quantum Computing with some Examples of Current Work in Quantum Computing

Abstract:  I would like give a touch to the history of Classical and Quantum Computing and give some examples of the current work being carried out in the area of Quantum Computing.

About the Author:  Muhammad Arshad is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Computational Sciences at George Mason University.  He is pursuing his studies leading to the Ph.D. in Earth Systems & Geo-Information Sciences (ESGS).