Within the last two decades, Quantum Technologies have made tremendous progress, from proof of principle demonstrations to real life applications, such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs). We will discuss the results that we have recently obtained in our group at the University of Padova
It is possible to engineer the properties of photons in an optical medium to have an effective mass and repulsive interactions, so that they act like a gas of atoms These “renormalized photons” are called polaritons In the past decade, several experiments have demonstrated many of the canonical effects of
The study of strongly correlated matter is a central focus in quantum many-body physics. Despite the inherent complexity of systems with numerous interacting components and degrees of freedom, such as Fermi liquids and superfluids, these systems can often be described by relatively simple and elegant quasiparticle models. A key example of
In the fields of optoelectronics and photochemistry there is growing interest in studying the response to optical excitation of organic molecules, films and interfaces, as these systems are of fundamental relevance for the development of the next generation of environmentally sustainable optoelectronic devices and catalysts. In order to probe the
Prime numbers play a crucial role in mathematics being the key elements for the factorization of the integers. The idea to use them for designing a quantum abacus has recently received a new support from the experimental realization of a single-particle quantum Schrodinger Hamiltonian whose eigenvalues are given by the
Diving into the fascinating realm of quantum systems, the seminar will offer a panoramic view of long-range interactions. Starting with an encompassing tour of critical phenomena in systems featuring power-law interactions 1/𝑟𝛼 at 𝛼 < 𝑑, we’ll unveil the intricate equilibrium scaling dependence on the power-law exponent α. We will
Testing the limits of validity of the superposition principle is of crucial importance in the foundations of quantum mechanics and the development of quantum technologies. A way to quantify possible breakdowns of the superposition principle is given by collapse models. These models modify the Schrödinger equation, by adding non-linear and
The physical properties of many complex Quantum Materials (QM), like transition metal oxides, are the results of a complex interplay among electrons, phonons, and magnons. This complexity makes the properties of QM highly susceptible to external factors such as pressure, doping, magnetic fields, or temperature. This leads to the intricate
In addition to the usual projective measurements, quantum mechanics allows for alternative ways to extract information from a quantum system. Some of these lead to a quasi-probability distribution for the observable measured which are not positively defined. In perfect analogy with the Wigner quasiprobability distribution, the presence of negative regions
As the 21st century unfolds, quantum physics and information theory continue to increase their impact on science and modern technology. Today, a frontier of our current knowledge is made by Complex Quantum Systems: many-body, out-of-equilibrium, open quantum systems interacting with highly structured environments. From gauge theories to complex molecules and
Recent experiments with quantum simulators and noisy intermediate-scale quantum devices have demonstrated unparalleled capabilities of probing many-body wave functions, via directly probing them at the single quantum level via projective measurements. However, very little is known about how to interpret and analyze such huge datasets. This represents a fundamental challenge
The so-called second quantum technological revolution is evolving at a rapid pace and promises significant impacts not only on science but also within the industrial sector. Progress in this field critically relies on efficient methods for controlling the quantum properties of systems and their dynamics. In this talk we are
Artificial atoms in solids are leading candidates for quantum networks, scalable quantum computing, and sensing, as they combine long-lived spins with mobile and robust photonic qubits. A central goal is to realize photonic platforms that can scale and individually address and control single atoms. Recently, silicon has emerged as a
CERN has started its Quantum Technology Initiative in order to investigate the use of quantum technologies in High Energy Physics (HEP). A three-year roadmap and research programme has been defined in collaboration with the HEP and quantum-technology research communities. In this context, initial pilot projects have been set up at
