denisrosset

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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   I work in quantum information, and I need support for complex semidefinite programs. I use MATLAB/Octave, with the SeDuMi solver (to share open source code) or MOSEK (amazing, with free academic licenses). For the modeling, I use eithe
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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   > The culture and dynamics around scientific and academic programming is different from both FOSS and commercial software. This needs to be taken into account. I'm currently teaching modern scientific Python programming, if that&#x2
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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   Do you mind if I email you directly at hello@...? I have a few thoughts to share and questions to ask about your search.
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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   Two book recommendations, to refresh your mind if you've been too deep in "investing in inner growth" (can be a trap). - the Zhuangzi, translation by Burton Watson, which I've read many times. See the last two paragraphs
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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   I wrote my PhD in TeXmacs: https://www.texmacs.org Advantages: - It's the fastest environment for me to type mathematical manuscripts. - If you are familiar with LaTeX, you can backlash your way in immediately. - If you are
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   by denisrosset 4y ago

   That's pretty cool! I find it a step harder than Wordle, because you cannot guess your way into the puzzle. I gave up, will try tomorrow again.
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   by denisrosset 5y ago

   I'm starting to add type annotations to numerical code, and I wonder how to handle the disconnect between `float` (which is how floating-point literals are typed) and concrete NumPy types such as `numpy.float64` (which is the scalar ty