Simulating collective dynamics in hybrid quantum systems

Building hybrid quantum devices that compose of systems with complementary advantages is a promising approach to develop next generation quantum technology. In particular, the hybrid systems that consist of long-lived matter qubit (e.g. defect centers) and highly controllable photons (e.g. microwave in superconducting resonators) have been suggested to be a versatile platform for realizing quantum sensors, repeaters, and processors. Building high quality hybrid quantum devices requires thorough understanding of the interaction between light and matter. Due to the exponentially large many-body quantum degree of freedom, brute force simulation of the hybrid systems is generally daunting. The objective of this project is to develop analytical and numerical tools to efficiently simulate the collective dynamics of the light-matter hybrid systems. Results of this project will help characterizing the type and magnitude of practical error sources. The tools developed can also be employed to study many-body physics in condensed matter systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hoi-Kwan Lau

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Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

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