Control and complexity in quantum statistical mechanics

Project description

Laying the foundations for describing thermodynamics laws at the quantum scale

Developing a comprehensive theory of thermodynamics at the quantum scale is entirely different than studying the laws of classical thermodynamics. Quantum system measurements induce a non-negligible back action and an energy cost comparable to the energy scale of the system. The EU-funded Cocoquest project will develop a formal theory describing control over quantum systems with fixed complexity that will underpin thermodynamic studies at the quantum scale. Researchers will also construct a thermodynamically self-contained description of the quantum measurement process to expose fundamental limitations on data acquisition.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › thermodynamics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › classical mechanics › statistical mechanics

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2021-COG - ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS

Call for proposal

ERC-2021-COG

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based

Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN

Net EU contribution

€ 1 865 833,75

Address

Karlsplatz 13
1040 Wien
Austria

Region

Wien › Wien

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00