Objective Quantum mechanics is the basis of our understanding of the microscopic world. It is also central to the collective behaviour of matter at low temperatures, leading to unique properties that defy our classical intuition. The comprehension of such ‘quantum matter’ and the ability to master it using a newly developing set of ‘quantum technologies’ is not only of fundamental interest but holds the promise of revolutionizing material and information science as well as metrology. Our aim is to take this interdisciplinary research field to a qualitatively new level, by taking advantage of the most recent spectacular advances in the control of ultracold atomic and molecular systems. To this end, we have gathered a team of PIs with well-recognized and complementary expertise in the domains of quantum optics, atomic and condensed matter physics, and information science.Our project is structured around three grand challenges: (i) Produce, understand and classify novel states of matter, including strongly correlated and topological quantum phases, and establish connections with simulation of field theories; (ii) Explore novel aspects of many-body dynamics, identify its universal regimes, and implement new classes of dissipative evolution; (iii) Engineer quantum matter to propose and implement new paradigms for information processing. We believe that only a joint effort, combining experimental tools beyond the state-of-the-art and novel theoretical approaches, will allow us to reach these outstanding goals. An essential element of the project, which will embody the synergy between the different perspectives brought by the PIs, will be the joint construction of an experiment employing transformative technologies. Our overall research program will allow us to address key questions on the nature of quantum matter and its potential high impact applications. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsquantum opticsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata sciencedata processing Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-2012-SyG - ERC Synergy Grant Call for proposal ERC-2012-SyG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-SyG - Synergy grant Lead Principal Investigator Immanuel Felix Bloch Prof. Coordinator Contact Coordinator MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV Address Hofgartenstrasse 8 80539 Munchen Germany See on map Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 3 740 200,00 Beneficiaries (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV Germany EU contribution € 3 740 200,00 Address Hofgartenstrasse 8 80539 Munchen See on map Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Participation ended Israel EU contribution € 383 902,05 Address Herzl street 234 7610001 Rehovot See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Talia Tzahor (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France EU contribution € 2 851 800,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris See on map Activity type Research Organisations projects.administrative_contact Louis Avigdor (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITAET INNSBRUCK Austria EU contribution € 1 916 800,00 Address Innrain 52 6020 Innsbruck See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Kurt Habitzel (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA United States EU contribution € 934 577,95 Address Franklin street 1111 12 floor 94607 Oakland ca See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Sabina Gafarova (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window
