Project description
Moving quantum simulation from the realm of particle accelerators to desktop devices
Simulation, or the approximation of a real-life scenario, is critical to a myriad of areas, ranging from aviation and medicine to climate change and the stock market. Simulators create virtual 'experiments' that would be too costly, time-consuming, dangerous or even impossible to carry out in reality. In the world of quantum mechanics, classical physics cannot account for the nature and behaviour of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level. Currently, the only way to access quantum behaviours is with high-energy accelerators, often involving extreme temperatures. Creating a lab-accessible, silicon-based photonic-electronic compact quantum simulator that works at room temperature could revolutionise our understanding of the quantum world by fostering rapid and widespread innovation. That is exactly the focus of the research carried out within the scope of the EU-funded EPIQUS project.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftware
- natural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsparticle physicsphotons
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsquantum optics
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computer
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compounds
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-FETOPEN-2018-2019-2020-01
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
38122 Trento
Italy
Participants (7)
38122 Trento
48940 Leioa
1010 Wien
18055 Rostock
1040 Wien
305700 Daejon
Participation ended
67051 Avezzano Aq