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Convex optimization is a standard tool for theoretical physicists doing quantum information and quantum computing. And B & V is the standard reference. (Don't
by michael_nielsen 17y ago
Convex optimization is a standard tool for theoretical physicists doing quantum information and quantum computing. And B & V is the standard reference.
(Don't want to engage in the main debate, but I think this is an interesting tidbit of information. It's an example where a part of mathematics has recently become useful in an unexpected way.)
- TriinT 17y agoWow! I didn't know that! Thanks for the info. I know nothing on QIT / QC, but it's interesting and intriguing to see finite-dimensional optimization being used by physics people.
- eugenejen 17y agoSometimes I wonder the case is when we meet any new problem, we first try to fit it into any existing framework in order to understand it, until the framework is broken. This doesn't debase the beauty of math. But I just feel maybe we just need an excuse to fund mathematicians.
- newsio 17y agoThis is why I love Hacker News. Where else could I expect tp see this sort of debate in the course of casual browsing? (well, maybe Metafilter, but I'd have to pony up $5 to leave a comment)