Objective "With QITBOX we aim to develop a novel device-independent framework for quantum information processing. In this framework, devices are seen as black boxes that only receive inputs and produce outputs. Our main objective is to understand what can and cannot be done for information processing using only the observed correlations among the devices. We will structure our effort along three main research lines: (i) Characterization of quantum correlations: the general objective will be to characterize those correlations that are possible among quantum devices; (ii) Protocols based on correlations: the general objective will be to understand how quantum correlations can be exploited in order to construct relevant information protocols and (iii) Applications to physical setups: here the previous results to concrete physical setups will be applied, such as the quantum-optical realizations of the protocols or the study of the non-local properties of many-body systems. The expected results of QITBOX are: (i) Novel methods for the characterization of quantum correlations, (ii) Improved or novel device-independent protocols, (iii) Proposals for feasible experimental implementations of these protocols and (iv) Novel methods for the study of many-body systems based on correlations. QITBOX is a highly-interdisciplinary project with implications in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. The execution of the planned research work will provide a unifying framework for a Quantum Information Theory with black BOXes (hence the acronym). Such a framework will bring quantum information processing to an unprecedented level of abstraction, in which information protocols and primitives are defined without any reference to the internal physical working of the devices. This, in turn, will lead to much more robust practical implementations of quantum information protocols, closing the mismatch between theoretical requirements and experimental realisations." Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computersnatural sciencesmathematics 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-CG-2013-PE2 - ERC Consolidator Grant - Fundamental Constituents of Matter Call for proposal ERC-2013-CoG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-CG - ERC Consolidator Grants Host institution FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES EU contribution € 1 487 505,00 Address AVINGUDA CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 3 08860 Castelldefels Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Principal investigator Antonio Acín (Prof.) Administrative Contact Dolors Mateu (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES Spain EU contribution € 1 487 505,00 Address AVINGUDA CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 3 08860 Castelldefels See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Principal investigator Antonio Acín (Prof.) Administrative Contact Dolors Mateu (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
