Picking up French basics L01

I’ve been in France for sometime and learnt French at some point. However, as I didn’t use French for a long time, I almost forget even the basics. Recently, I’ve decided to pick it up again with Duolingo.

Covering lessons: Basics 1, Greetings and Basics 2.

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Method reference for machine learning with MMA

Mathematica (MMA) is known for its comprehensive library that covers almost everything you need in mathematics, physics and engineering. While I’m a big fan of MMA and MMA released its machine learning (ML) features long time ago, I used to use Python for ML practices because Python is more widely accepted by the data science community and thus, provides better supports. However, it has been 4 years after MMA 11’s first release, the ML features in MMA are getting much better than before. So, I’ve spent sometime playing with MMA ML and made such a reference for later conveniences.

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Coursera offers free certificate for a limited time during COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, I didn’t update my notes as frequently as before. One of the reasons is that I’m very busy with my work since I’m about to start my intern. Another important reason is that I’ve been spending lots of time in taking courses with free certificates on Coursera. As one of the biggest MOOC, Coursera offers many free courses covering a variety of subjects. However, free audit options cannot earn us a certificate even if you follow the instruction and complete all required assignment. If you want the certificate as a proof of your hard work, you have to pay another 50 bucks (the fees vary depending on the course). Now, due to the pandemic situation, more and more people are forced to study and work from home. Coursera also offers free certificate for over 100 courses.

A full list of these coursers can be found here. You may register these courses for free until 7/31/2020.

Happy learning and stay healthy!

Job hunting resources for Ph.D. students in CMP/AMO physics and related fields

Note added 5/28/2020: I just learnt that there’s a tool called UIUC Fellowship Finder. While completing excellent research work is the most important thing for a Ph.D. student, selling yourself is also critical to your career. Getting a fellowship from big tech companies like Google, IBM and Microsoft in the early stage of your Ph.D. study would definitely boost your future career significantly. It’s really a pit that I only get to know this when I’m about to graduating.

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Grover Search as a Naturally Occurring Phenomenon

A few days ago, when I was browsing papers recently accepted by Phys. Rev. Lett. I noticed an interesting article Grover Search as a Naturally Occurring Phenomenon, which has just been published online today. I found this work really very fascinating, so I write this short note describing the work.

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82年生的金智英(Kim Ji-young, Born 1982)

82年生的金智英(Kim Ji-young, Born 1982)

书名:82年生的金智英(Kim Ji-young, Born 1982)
作者:赵南柱(Cho Nam-ju)
评分:5.0/5.0
推荐:强力推荐的一本书。作者用平静细腻的语言道出了受压抑女性的辛酸苦楚,这种落差感反而更加强化了作者的观点。作者从生活入手,把女性一生可能遭遇到的许多不公平一一叙述。对人物心理动作和环境的细致刻画让读者感同身受,简短却丰富的语言发人深省。
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富爸爸 穷爸爸(Rich Dad Poor Dad)

书名:富爸爸 穷爸爸(Rich Dad Poor Dad)
作者:Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
评分:4.5/5.0
推荐:比较推荐。作为一个受到传统“穷爸爸”教育的孩子,这本书带来的关于金钱和财商的观念无疑是颠覆性的。推荐跟我一样的理财小白作为入门书籍认真一读。
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缺爱(Exister:Le plus intime et fragile des sentiments)

书名:缺爱 (Exister:Le plus intime et fragile des sentiments)
作者:罗伯特·纳伯格(Robert Buettner)
评分:1.0/5.0
推荐:完全不推荐。虽然我在开始阅读这本书的时候,感觉还不错,但是随着内容的深入,很快有了嚼蜡之感。作者的核心思想很好,可是深度不够,很多地方只是泛泛而谈,也有不少地方很罗嗦。作者试图把存在感地理论说的大而全,可以涵盖一切,但是却又无力做到这个宏大的目标。通篇读下来,你会感觉作者只是单纯地在表达自己地想法,引用一些个例和无来源的数据来支持自己地观点。但是却从未把自己地观点和他人作比较。
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