Marcus Edwards 🔬

I am a full-stack #quantum computer engineer, from quantum dots and silicon germanium heterostructures to quantum compilers and ISAs. I am a multi-time published #science author, an amateur #SciFi author and long-time #maker. Check out my bio links for all my works!

My writer's block is real and her name is Jackie.

Polls are still open in municipalities across Ontario. I voted. Make sure you do, too.

Definitely when I write on work days, this means getting out of bed early and getting back to writing in the evening. Sometimes it means writing when I don't feel like it. But once I get into it I love it. The weekends are nicer. Spent a few solid chunks of time today.

Spent the last hour + manually creating an index for this book. #AmWriting

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This sounds really awesome 😎

It's the spooooooky time of year. That's when we make cute little pumpkin guys and gals.

This might be an important attack vector to be aware of

Some great recommendations here! Should I set up a bookstore too? I wonder 🤔

Are you a PhD student in quantum computing and interested in working with our team in 2027 as a student researcher (i.e., an internship that's ~3 months and in-person at our office)? If so, apply here: www.google.com/about/career...

This is awesome! ⚛️ Quantum computing education is becoming more accessible. It started with IBM Q for remote execution and SpinQ for affordable demo hardware. Let's keep the momentum!

Our Universe's instability is a great concern underlying the #physics of our existence. However, a new mathematical model of our Universe's expansion shows that surrounding fields can limit the possibility of quantum effects in #quantum fields ⚛️: https://ow.ly/80aM5100F3W #QuantumPhysics

was talking to my 8yo about what’s sci fi and what’s fantasy articulate the difference between technology and magic in one post. go

This is a really great opportunity. The quantum computing community in the area is vibrant and full of great people. You have DWave, Photonic, SFU, UBC & UVic all within a reasonable drive (or ferry). This is also a great group to work with. I worked with Dr. Higginbottom at Photonic for a time!

A great place, as I learned from my short term as a visiting graduate student. Check this out if you're looking for teaching opportunities.

Are we still doing starter packs? Put this one together because I love seeing things that lovely folks write on the internet, and I'm sure there are more people to meet and add to this list. go.bsky.app/AnM2t7r

Python is forever! 🐍

Pwn day is a meme gift that keeps on memeing

This is absolutely true, but also I actually HAVE used algebra, physics, and chemistry in my adult life--not writing related! Now, granted, not terribly advanced algebra or chemistry or physics. But I have absolutely used them, consciously.

This is ragebait so not directly quoting it, but the question misses the point: studying those topics trains you to THINK, which ia something EVERYONE needs to know regardless if you use those specific skills.

5th place in NanoArt goes to Ryan Evanson & team for this structured X-ray light pattern! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VZt1S6 #nanoscience #FoundryFriday #Foundryat20 @berkeleylab.lbl.gov

So cool! 😎

#Science as art is so compelling Let's normalize perceiving beauty in the way information is represented meaningfully & elegantly Hand designed algorithms -> art ✅ Random AI prompt -> art ☹️ Love Adamatzky's Springer book on art from cellular automata. An example of the good kind of generated art

This writing project I am working on tonight is something that has been cooking in the background of my mind since 2020. 🗓️ The backlog of ideas is serious, but I am getting through them. ✍️ #AmWriting #Academia #AcademicChatter

Very saddened about BioWare. Though I don't play many video games these days, BioWare was part of my childhood.

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🚀 Heading to #SACNAS2026? Join Christina Richey and Brandon Rodriguez for a workshop on proposal writing, science storytelling, and navigating funding challenges! 📅 Oct. 31, 10:30–11:45 am Pacific 📍 Long Beach, Room 104A Open to registered attendees. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

Can't wait to read it!

Jackie thinks she is a person

Switching from #cursor to #codex today. Unfortunately the latter doesn't ship with an IDE and so I'll be using the VS Code plugin.

This is actually my favourite thing. Finding a new space feels like giving your mind breathing room, it stretches to fill the space. It unlocks the unexplored regions of your mind, and I love it. #Coffee + #writing addiction going strong. ☕📖

Behold: the UK/Commonwealth version of the cover of my upcoming book, "How to Build a Universe (Theoretically Speaking)"! You can pre-order this version from www.penguin.co.uk/books/458932... or from wherever you get books in the UK. Nerdy notes about the cover design to follow below.

Querying something you couldn't find in the Jedi archives... #AmQuerying #BookSky

Heya #LateNightWrite 👋 I am Marcus, a PhD student and writer of science fiction as well as science (the real kind). My WIPs include the sequel to my debut sci-fi novel, The Mercury Relay, and a few new non-fiction books on productivity, computing and how the universe is math! #AmWriting #BookSky

You can now play with the visual yourself here! marcusedwards.me/tetrahedral-...