(December 10, 2025 16:45) IMI Colloquium in December 2025
We kindly ask all participants to register in advance for the IMI Colloquium, even if attending in person.
Please register using the form below. -> Registration Form
| Date & Time | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 16:45-17:45 |
| Place | IMI Auditorium (W1-D-413) and Live streaming with Zoom |
| Speaker | Keiichiro Higa・DEVEL Co., Ltd. |
| Title | Considering Industrial Challenges through Quantum Algorithms – The Mathematical Role of Annealing and Gate-Based Approaches |
| Abstract | Quantum computers utilize principles of quantum mechanics – such as superposition and entanglement – to process information in fundamentally different ways. Their applications extend not only to theoretical research but also to solving industrial challenges like optimization and simulation. This presentation will introduce two major frameworks—annealing-based and gate-based approaches—highlighting their differing mathematical concepts and problem-solving perspectives. Specifically, annealing-based methods formulate problems as energy minimization tasks, while gate-based approaches design algorithms by manipulating quantum states. By comparing these mathematical approaches, we will explore how quantum algorithms can be useful for understanding the structure of business problems and designing methods to solve them. Our company develops quantum algorithms not only through theoretical research but also by targeting actual problems faced by businesses. Based on this experience, this presentation explores the potential of quantum computing to bridge mathematics and practical applications. |
| 💻 Participate via Zoom 💻 | ||
| https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88282090639?pwd=VA2V9Mfl9CrS7MRWL7heMblG56CIT7.1 | ||
| Meeting ID ： | 882 8209 0639 | *We recommend that participants install the Zoom app in advance. (Download-> https://zoom.us) |
| Passcode ： | 904777 | |
Guidelines for Participating in Zoom Meetings
・The account name should be “Full name” in case of the faculty members, or “Student ID number (Last name)” (e.g.：1SC○○○○○A (Last name) in case of students.
・Please understand the host will mute the audience’s sound and camera.
・When you have a question, please use the “Raise hand function” or the “Chat function”. Then, the host will unmute.
IMI Colloquium Organizers
IKEMATSU, Yasuhiko <ikematsu@imi.kyushu-u.ac.jp>
KURATA, Sumito <kurata@imi.kyushu-u.ac.jp>
TAGAMI, Daisuke <tagami@imi.kyushu-u.ac.jp>