The Montreal Chapters of Control Systems (CS) and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) cordially invite you to attend the following in-person talk by Dr. Sidney Givigi, Associate Professor in the School of Computing at Queen’s University. Co-sponsored by: Concordia University Speaker(s): Dr. Sidney Givigi Room: EV 11.119, Bldg: EV Building, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

A PELS seminar and celebrating PELS day. Co-sponsored by: Tanya Gachovska Speaker(s): Tanya Gachovska Bldg: EV3.309, EV Building, SGW Campus, Concordia University, 1515 St. Catherine W.,(Guy Concordia Metro Station) , Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

Abstract: A crucial requirement for large-scale quantum information processing will be the development of modular quantum processors capable of transmitting quantum information between qubits housed at different nodes. In this talk, I will describe a strategy for generating “which-path” entanglement between a qubit and a light pulse .The resulting qubit—which-path entangled state can be used for distributing entanglement between nodes in a quantum network, or for achieving optimal quantum-enhanced phase estimation in an interferometer using phase sensitive (rather than photon-number-resolving) measurements . Finally, I will also describe strategies for performing long-range "flying-cat" parity checks of distant stationary qubits using conditional phase shifts on propagating light pulses . This could allow for the implementation of distributed fault-tolerant quantum computing, or for the measurement based preparation of entangled resource states for quantum communication protocols. Z. M. McIntyre and W. A. Coish, Phys. Rev. Lett. 132, 093603 (2024) Z. M. McIntyre and W. A. Coish, arXiv:2405.13265 Z. M. McIntyre and W. A. Coish, Phys. Rev. Research 6, 023247 (2024) Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas Quesada Speaker(s): Zoé McIntyre J. Armand Bombardier J-2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, J3X 1P7

Abstract : Up to now, the primary purpose of telecommunication operators’ extensive fiber networks is to transport data. Distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) has gained widespread attention in the telecommunications industry by enabling telcos’ fiber infrastructure to function as an intelligent sensing network, creating new business opportunities. This presentation will begin with an overview of the technology, followed by a discussion of requirements, use cases, recent progress and challenges. Speaker(s): Dr. Jun Shan Wey, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, , Room MC 603, 6th floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3

Leading a development team in an agile environment mirrors guiding the Fellowship of the Ring. Both require a clear vision, diverse skills, strong collaboration, adaptability to challenges, and a foundation of trust and respect. This talk will explore how principles from the Lord of the Rings can be applied to agile practices, illustrating how unity and perseverance drive successful development teams. Speaker(s): Amanda Alfaro Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423703