Quantum correlations are the secret ingredient behind many of the most fascinating phenomena in physics. They naturally emerge in interacting many-body systems and shape the collective behavior of quantum matter. From generating exotic phases of matter to powering quantum computing through entanglement, understanding and controlling these correlations is key to building the next generation of quantum technologies.
Our mission at QuCoA is to explore quantum correlations from different angles. We take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on models and tools from condensed matter physics, statistical mechanics, quantum information theory, and quantum computing.
We are currently working on several exciting applications. For example, we are diving into quantum thermodynamics (QTD), an emerging subfield of quantum science that is rapidly advancing far beyond its foundational origins. QTD describes how energy transforms at the nanoscale from an information-theoretic perspective. At an applied level, it also guides the development of more efficient quantum devices.
Our research in QTD is inspired by the many-body problem. Our goal is to understand how entanglement can enhance work extraction and how we can engineer control strategies for realistic thermal machines at the quantum level. We are also exploring a fascinating new direction: using quantum computers to simulate these thermodynamic processes directly.
Our work is organized around a few research lines. You are invited to explore them below.