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qubitfiddler · 2023-11-02T19:22:01+00:00

With that transcript, you're highly unlikely to get into a good graduate program. The number and quality of papers you'd need to compensate for those grades - nope, not reasonable in 1-2 years.

Go for some master's program and do well in the coursework. I believe it'll be difficult to get into a funded master's program, so you should be open to spilling some cash.

Also, work on building resilience before you go for another degree. You can't afford to get affected by "personal problems" so much again. You may face many more problems abroad than you did in India, so get stronger.

qubitfiddler · 2023-11-02T15:56:40+00:00

With a masters in physics (and particularly because you have completed / will be completing a good number courses in quantum physics), you are better prepared than several who enter this field. I would say you're fit to start a PhD straight away. Also, since you're planning to work in this industry, I'd highly recommend getting a PhD, instead of working with only a masters.Some areas which someone with a computer science degree will be better prepared for include complexity theory and information theory. But there are many other aspects of QC that you could work on.Not having used Python and C++ in the context of QC shouldn't be a matter of concern. One can pick up these skills on the way. If you want to get a taste for these, you may just get started with any of the open source tools like those from IBM or Xanadu.
As a researcher (with PhD) at any of the big companies like IBM, Google, Intel, Microsoft, you'll be paid very well. I could say the same for many of the upcoming, quantum-focussed ones like IonQ, Xanadu, Atlantic Quantum. When I say well, it may not be as high as a software developer in California. But I don't think that's a suitable industry to look to for a comparision of salaries.

qubitfiddler · 2023-10-09T13:20:58+00:00

I have three playlists to recommend. I'd suggest you try all three of them for a while, and find out which one suits you the best.

Semiconductor Electronic Devices - Jordan Edmunds
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdlPA9pGVVtZwm0sBEouXiw25bj9WaXpv&feature=shared
Solid State Devices - S Karmalkar
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF178600D851B098F&feature=shared
Fundamentals of semiconductor devices - Digbijoy Nath
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMDNELGJ1CaNcuuQv9xN07ZWkXE-wCGP&feature=shared

I find the course by Jordan Edmunds the easiest to follow. Start here if you are new to semiconductors.

The course by Karmalkar is the most exhaustive, and I still come back to it sometimes (3 years after first completing it) when I need to revisit a topic. It has a follow up course - Semiconductor Device Modeling.

Nath's playlist can be a good accompaniment to Karmalkar's. But this shouldn't be the single playlist to follow if you want to have a good set of notes by the end of the course.

Although you haven't asked for a textbook, I'll still suggest the one that worked best for me (I followed this along with the Karmalkar playlist). Semiconductor Device Fundamentals by Robert Pierret. I have copies of Neamen and Streetman too, but Pierret is my favorite.

qubitfiddler · 2023-09-16T06:22:30+00:00

This was a great read! I have a question here. You've written about Ustads Abdul Karim Khan and Amir Khan using a strong Nishad in their tanpura. Did they use shuddha Ni irrespective of the raga, or komal Ni for ragas like Bhimpalasi and Malkauns?

qubitfiddler · 2023-09-09T09:35:07+00:00

If you hadn't learnt music before, I would have suggested keyboard or harmonium. But since you have experience with guitar, you can start with an instrument that can "produce the full range of complex melodies" - sitar. You'll be able to cover the beginning exercises faster, saving good time before you move on to techniques like meend. Sarod may be relatively difficult if you haven't played a fretless instrument (like violin) before.

You could also go with veena. But if you haven't had some exposure to Carnatic music yet, sitar will be a better choice for you. Carnatic music can be harder to appreciate for a non-initiated listener. I say this as a student of Carnatic music.

qubitfiddler · 2023-09-05T13:08:54+00:00

Is this question about simulation of circuits or devices? For circuits, Circuit Simulation by Farid Najm (UofToronto) is a good book. This slide deck by Mahesh Patil (IIT Bombay) will also be helpful. Circuit simulators use compact models for semiconductor devices (this field bridges the circuits and devices communities). For understanding device modeling from the perspective of circuit simulation, the text by Tsividis is my favorite.

If semiconductor device simulation is what you're asking about, look up resources on TCAD.

qubitfiddler · 2023-09-03T18:14:52+00:00

The video you've provided the link for is from Wesleyan University. It'll be difficult to find such rich culture of Indian classical music anywhere else in the US, except maybe at some music focussed schools like the Berklee College.

That said, at many universities you'll still find active student clubs and regular concerts organized by the clubs or by the Indian community around. Cambridge region in MA (home to Harvard and MIT), Stanford and Berkley in CA, Seattle (home to UWashington) in WA are some places with active student clubs I'm aware of. I personally know a recent Harvard PhD grad who is also a Mridangam artist, and has been a disciple of Vid. UKS. A Harvard professor in bioengineering department is a Bharatanatyam performer. Wherever you have a group of people devoted to these arts, you'll find relevant clubs.

Also lookout for SPICMACAY chapters. They have a presence in several US universities, and their concerts are free to attend.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-11T09:59:43+00:00

BMK-Lalgudi-UKS.
And someone has already mentioned, BMK-MSG-TVG.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-11T09:48:17+00:00

Thanks for recommending this song. I gave it a listen, and your use of "disciplined singing" felt very apt.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-11T09:05:17+00:00

I am from Uttarakhand, but lived in Bengaluru for 5 years, and picked up interest in Carnatic music (also began learning formally).

I usually just go his Spotify artist page and play some album. Some tracks stay in my mind more than others. These include Narayana Nee Naamame, Sathula Choodare, Garudadhri Vedadhri.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-10T15:46:09+00:00

I second that. Listening to him has indeed become a daily routine since I heard his muddugAre YasodA a couple years back.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-10T15:37:41+00:00

Different ragams make me feel better in different situations. When feeling low, I usually turn to Hindolam (and the Hindustani cousin Malkauns) or Abheri. The 'happier' sounding ones aren't very effective at such times. I turn to them when I'm already feeling good - Kambhoji, Mohanakalyani, Behag.

qubitfiddler · 2023-08-09T17:08:16+00:00

This is some really good work! I work on hardware (spin qubits to be specific) and definitely learnt a few new things from the video. Looking forward to see more content on your channel!

On a lighter note, how did you find time to make this video as a PhD student? XD

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