Objective Quantum correlations in complex systems (QUACOCOS) constitute a key element of modern quantum information theory. This interdisciplinary field combines many concepts and tools from various mathematical and physical areas of research, ranging from complexity theory to quantum mechanics of large systems. Quantum correlations and entanglement are at the heart of many of the possible applications of quantum information theory. They provide the potential for unconditionally secure quantum cryptography and communication, are required for measurement based quantum computation and are involved in most of the famous quantum algorithms outperforming all classical equivalents. Furthermore these correlations are also fundamental to the physics of large and complex systems. Their role in condensed matter systems, such as e.g. phase transitions, is undoubted, in ionization procedures of quantum gases is commonly accepted and their potential involvement in complex biological systems, such as e.g. DNA and light harvesting complexes, is still subject to a controversial debate.This project aims at first developing the mathematical tools required for a thorough analysis of quantum correlations and entanglement in complex systems. These shall then be used to address many open questions in the physics of large complex systems and investigate potential applications thereof in quantum information science. The results are expected to shed light on the actual role entanglement and correlations play in biological systems, condensed matter systems and quantum algorithms. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputer securitycryptographynatural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physicsquantum gases Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA Address Edif a campus de la uab bellaterra cerdanyola v 08193 Cerdanyola del valles Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Queralt Gonzalez Matos (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Participation ended United Kingdom EU contribution € 87 662,70 Address Beacon house queens road BS8 1QU Bristol See on map Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Audrey Michael (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
