Photonic quantum simulators

Alan Aspuru-Guzik; Philip Walther

doi:10.1038/NPHYS2253

Photonic quantum simulators

Alan Aspuru-Guzik (Corresponding author), Philip Walther (Corresponding author)

Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information

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Abstract

Quantum simulators are controllable quantum systems that can be used to mimic other quantum systems. They have the potential to enable the tackling of problems that are intractable on conventional computers. The photonic quantum technology available today is reaching the stage where significant advantages arise for the simulation of interesting problems in quantum chemistry, quantum biology and solid-state physics. In addition, photonic quantum systems also offer the unique benefit of being mobile over free space and in waveguide structures, which opens new perspectives to the field by enabling the natural investigation of quantum transport phenomena. Here, we review recent progress in the field of photonic quantum simulation, which should break the ground towards the realization of versatile quantum simulators.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	285-291
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nature Physics
Volume	8
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/NPHYS2253
Publication status	Published - Apr 2012

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

103026 Quantum optics

Keywords

TRAPPED IONS
CIRCUITS
TELEPORTATION
ENTANGLEMENT
REALIZATION
COMPUTATION
ALGORITHM
COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
SPIN

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Photonische Quantensimulationen
Walther, P. & Paulovics, V.
1/10/11 → 30/09/17
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CoQuS: Complex Quantum Systems
Aspelmeyer, M., Arndt, M. & Paulovics, V.
1/10/07 → 31/12/20
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Photonic quantum simulators

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