Univ.-Prof. Hannes Bernien, PhD

Quantum Legos: Atom-by-Atom Towards Quantum Processors and Quantum Networks 
Institut für Experimentalphysik, Universität Innsbruck

Abstract

The challenge to scale large, controlled quantum systems is at the forefront of modern science. As these systems get larger, their emerging phenomena are beyond classical predictability and exciting discoveries are to be expected. At the same time, large quantum systems have immense potential for radically new technologies – quantum technologies. Examples include quantum computers, that could solve classically intractable problems, and quantum network that leverage the non-local nature of quantum science to unlock unhackable communication as well as cloud quantum computing.

In this talk I will introduce a particularly promising way to achieve these goals. In a lego-like approach we take individual atoms and assemble large quantum systems “brick-by-brick”. As we scale the system, we maintain control over each individual atom and can observe quantum phenomena unfold in real time.

Univ.-Prof. Hannes Pichler, PhD

Quantum Science from Individual Atoms to Quantum Computers
Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Innsbruck

Abstract

Controlled quantum many-body systems have unique properties that give rise to fascinating phenomena and potential applications, ranging from exotic phases of matter to new paradigms for information processing and communication. A promising direction for exploring these frontiers of science is to use individually controlled quantum systems and build artificial quantum matter in a bottom-up approach. In this talk I will introduce an innovative method utilizing individually controlled atoms as building blocks. I will highlight remarkable physical phenomena that have already been discovered and demonstrated within these atom-based systems, explore their applications in quantum optimization, and discuss future opportunities for developing neutral atoms into scalable quantum computing platforms.