The 1920's saw the development of quantum theory to explain distinctly non-classical (non-Newtonian) physical phenomena. Since then, experimental breakthroughs have greatly increased our control over microscopic systems. Not only has this led to increasingly precise confirmation of quantum physics as our best description of the world at small energy scales, it has also revealed potential practical advantages in the emerging field of quantum technology.
Under this framework, quantum technologies enable an entirely new way of dealing with information, leading to improvements beyond what was possible within the classical formalism. New technologies and devices are starting to be designed to push the limits of computation (quantum computing), to rigorously simulate Nature’s processes (quantum simulation), to allow for secure communication (quantum networks and the quantum internet) and to enhance the precision of physical measurements (quantum sensing). In our unit, we work on various aspects of quantum information science and technology. Throughout the 20th century the quantum world has been expanding, and in this current century that expansion has rapidly accelerated, involving other sciences and engineering.
