Portfolios

Quantum Atomic Mixtures: Droplets, Topological Structures, and Vortices

QUANTAMI Coordinated by the Prof. Luca Salasnich, the ambitious project is funded (240K €) by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and hosted at the Padua University. The aim of QUANTAMI is to explore novel quantum phases and topological structures enabled by the combination of two interacting superfluids. To this end, we will exploit atomic quantum mixtures with tunable contact interactions, manipulated in engineered optical potentials. Such systems are characterized by the emergence of genuine, relatively unexplored, quantum phenomena, like the formation of quantum droplets and mixed phases, and, at the same time, can be naturally arranged to form topological superfluid structures, like rings and shells. This offers the possibility to address, with a unique platform, the complex interplay among multi-component superfluidity, quantum fluctuations, topological excitations and dimensionality. The knowledge emerging from our project will provide a bridge between the fields of cold atoms and condensed-matter/solid state physics. In the project are involved three Units at Padua University (local coordinator Prof. Luca Salasnich), CNR_INO (local coordinator Dr. Alessia Burchianti), and Parma University (local coordinator Prof. Sandro Wimberger). Duration: 2023-2024

Quasar

Quasar – QUAntum SAfe Randomness QUASAR is a project hosted by the University of Padova and funded by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo The main objectives of QUASAR are: The development of new theoretical and experimental methods for the realization of ultra-fast and secure Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) which are based on quantum mechanical principles (the intrinsic randomness of quantum measurements is at the basis of QRNGs); Their implementation by photonic integrated systems towards miniaturization and market exploitation; the use of the generated numbers for scientific simulations and cryptographic applications. Duration: XXXX- XXXX Go TO PROJECT

ENGAGE – Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD

ENGAGE “Enabling the next generation of computational physicists and engineers” The project “Enabling the next generation of computational physicists and engineers” (ENGAGE) has been selected by the European Commission as an innovative international and interdisciplinary doctoral programme in high-performance computing and smart approaches to data analysis. It is funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme for a five-year period. The project will train 20 early-stage researchers (ESRs) in high performance computing, data science approaches such as machine and deep learning, and quantum computing (QC), and in solving problems ranging from physics to engineering. Duration: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2026 Go TO PROJECT

Aqtivate

AQTIVATE Advanced computing, QuanTum algorIthms and data-driVen Approaches for science, Technology and Engineering The joint doctoral project “Advanced computing, QuanTum algorIthms and data-driVen Approaches for science, Technology and Engineering (AQTIVATE)” will deliver an interdisciplinary training program for fifteen fellows who will learn to utilise high performance computing, develop scalable algorithms and machine learning approaches, and explore quantum computing for research projects from physics, engineering and biology. AQTIVATE engages nine degree awarding institutions (DAIs) and four major research centres, including four national supercomputing centres in Cyprus, Germany, Italy and Sweden, one non-degree higher-educational institution, five companies as associated partners, NVIDIA participating through its research labs at two supercomputing centres, and IBM to join as a future associate partner. AQTIVATE will deliver joint degrees between at least two DAIs. Duration: 1 March 2023 – 28 February 2027 Go TO PROJECT

Quantum Flagship

Quantum flagship The Quantum Technologies Flagship is a long-term research and innovation initiative that aims to put Europe at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. Launched in 2018, the Quantum Technologies Flagship will run for 10 years by bringing together research institutions and industry and public funders, expanding European scientific leadership and excellence in quantum technologies. Duration: 2018- 2028 Go TO PROJECT

Icsc

ICSC The National Research Centre in High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing, managed by the ICSC Foundation, is one of the five National Centres established under the NRRP National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The Centre carries out Research and Development activities, at national and international level, for innovation in the field of simulations, computing and analysis of high-performance data. These activities are conducted with a cutting-edge infrastructure for high performance computing and big data management, which systematizes existing resources and promotes and integrates emerging technologies. Duration: 2022- 2026 Go TO PROJECT

German Research Foundation (DFG) research grant

German Research Foundation (DFG) research grant Two dimensional gauge invariant tensor networks Duration: 2017-2020 Go TO PROJECT

EU Marie Curie Training Network QUSCO

EU Marie Curie Training Network QUSCO Quantum-enhanced Sensing via Quantum Control Duration: 2018-2021 Go TO PROJECT

Italian PRIN 2017

Italian PRIN 2017 Low dimensional quantum systems: theory, experiments and simulations. Duration: 2019-2022 Go TO PROJECT

EU-QuantERA QTFLAG

EU-QuantERA QTFLAG Quantum Technologies for Lattice Gauge Theories Duration: 2018-2021 Go TO PROJECT