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Francesco Sica (FAU)
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/1/
Title: Introduction and Preliminaries (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/1/)
by Francesco Sica (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.

Abstract
This seminar series is devoted to quantum algorithms, ending with Shor's and (possibly) Grover's algorithms.
We will follow Buchmann's recently published book "Introduction to Quantum Algorithms", referenced in the link.

We will schedule 6 talks in the Fall and 7 in the Spring, including this one, each devoted to approximately 20 pages of the book. It is strongly advised that all participants, not only the speaker, read the assigned material in advance, as we may need to skip some parts (note also that the book contains many typos).

Fall meetings every other Tuesdays 10-11 until November 18.
Spring meetings every other week (day and time TBA), starting the week of January 12, running through the week of April 20.

Alibek Orynbassar and Nurdaulet Shynarbek (Suleiman Demirel University)
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/2/
Title: Two Talks (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/2/)
by Alibek Orynbassar and Nurdaulet Shynarbek (Suleiman Demirel University) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.

Abstract
Speaker: Nurdaulet Shynarbek

Title: Novel Representations of $\log 2$ Through Polynomial Continued Fractions

Abstract: This presentation explores new representations of the mathematical constant $\log 2$ using polynomial continued fractions. Building on previous work in continued fraction theory, we investigate a conjecture by Zhu He which proposes a specific polynomial continued fraction for $\log 2$. We will demonstrate the validity of this conjecture and introduce an infinite family of new polynomial continued fractions for $\log 2$.

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Speaker: Alibek Orynbassar

Title: Complete Classification of Quadratic Irrationals with Period Two

Abstract: This talk presents a full classification of quadratic irrationals whose continued fraction expansions have period length two. While it is known that the continued fraction of N is periodic, the distribution of period lengths is less understood. We establish precise conditions for the period-two case and illustrate the results with numerical examples.

~~~Note that this talk is $\mathbf{not}$ part of the reading seminar on quantum algorithms.~~~

Nurdaulet Shynarbek is a PhD candidate in Mathematics and Statistics at SDU University, where his research focuses on the polynomial continued fraction representations of mathematical constants. He is particularly interested in the algorithms developed by the Ramanujan Machine and their applications in discovering new mathematical formulas. A Senior Lecturer at Narkhoz University , Nurdaulet has a background in numerical methods and algorithmic development. His work is part of a broader effort to advance computational approaches in pure mathematics.

Alibek Orynbassar is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pedagogy of Natural Sciences at SDU University in Kaskelen, Kazakhstan, a position he has held since July 2023. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics and Natural Sciences at SDU.

He earned both his Master’s (2017) and Bachelor’s (2014) degrees in Mathematics and Natural Sciences from SDU. From July 2022 to June 2023, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he expanded his expertise in mathematics education and research.

Prior to his current role, he served as Mathematics Program Coordinator in the Department of Education at SDU (2020–2022) and as Senior Lecturer (2017–2022). Earlier in his career, he taught mathematics in secondary schools (2013–2017), where he prepared students for mathematics Olympiads. He has also contributed as a jury member for regional school mathematics Olympiads and scientific project competitions (2018–2020).

Francesco Sica (FAU)
2025-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/3/
Title: Chapter 2 (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/3/)
by Francesco Sica (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA

Veronika Kuchta (FAU)
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/4/
Title: Chapter 3 (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/4/)
by Veronika Kuchta (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA

Veronika Kuchta (FAU)
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/5/

Hansraj Jangir (FAU)
2025-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/6/
Title: Chapter 4 (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/6/)
by Hansraj Jangir (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA

Hansraj Jangir (FAU)
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/7/

Hansraj Jangir (FAU)
2026-01-13 15:00 - 16:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/8/
Title: Chapter 4 (First half) (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/8/)
by Hansraj Jangir (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA

Hansraj Jangir (FAU)
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/9/
Title: Chapter 4 (Second half) (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/9/)
by Hansraj Jangir (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA

Daniel Stone (FAU)
2026-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/10/
Title: Chapter 5 (https://researchseminars.org/talk/FAUcryptotopical/10/)
by Daniel Stone (FAU) as part of FAU Reading Seminar

Lecture held in SE 215.
Abstract: TBA
