Simulating complexity: ultrastrong interactions in superconducting circuits

该项目旨在探索强相互作用对复杂量子系统中光和物质相位的影响，通过使用称为量子模拟器的替代品来模拟它们。该项目希望通过从纳米超导电子电路中构建一个新颖的多功能模拟器平台来开辟新的研究方向，其中所有元件都是灵活设计和精确控制的。该项目的预期成果将包括更好地了解复杂材料和可验证的扩大模拟复杂性的途径，未来的高科技制造;以及增强量子工程新跨学科领域的研究能力。这将有助于澳大利亚成为高科技量子产业的中心，从而带来社会和经济效益。

This project aims to explore effects of strong interactions on phases of light and matter in complex quantum systems, by mimicking them with surrogates called quantum simulators. The project expects to open up new research directions by building a novel versatile simulator platform from nanoscale superconducting electronic circuits in which all elements are flexibly engineered and precisely controlled. Expected outcomes from the project will include better understanding of complex materials and a certifiable scaling-up pathway towards simulation complexity, future hi-tech manufacturing; and enhanced research capacity in the new interdisciplinary field of quantum engineering. This should help to position Australia as a centre for hi-tech quantum industry leading to both social and economic benefits.