Zoe Hakim
Research Mentor(s): Andre Erpenbeck
Mentor Department: Department of Physics
Authors: Zoe Hakim, Andre Erpenbeck
Session: Session 1 (9:00am – 9:50am)
Presentation Type: Poster 23
Abstract
Quantum materials are substances that do not behave in ways that classical mechanics would expect. In these materials, the electrons are continuously interacting with each other which then creates many different possible electron configurations, making it hard to predict the properties of the material. This requires a multiple state quantum approach which can be made simple through the use of quantum computers due to the nature of quantum computers being similar to that of quantum materials. Classical computers can only process information in two states whereas quantum computers can process information in two states at once. While quantum computing is still a field being explored, it has the potential to aid in these complex quantum problems that are beyond the capabilities of a classical computer. In this project, we aim to use quantum theory to better understand quantum materials through the use of quantum computing. First, we will predict phase transitions through our understanding of the different quantum states with a classical computer. Then we will do the same but with a quantum computer. This will allow us to gauge the current efficiency and potential of quantum computers.
