Speaker
Description
Despite the impressive success of the lattice-gauge-theory program in enabling first-principles predictions in particle, hadronic, and nuclear physics over the years, a range of systems and phenomena will remain out of reach of our current computational paradigm. These include studies of large atomic nuclei and their properties, of phases of matter at finite density, and of the nonequilibrium state of matter and its evolution toward equilibrium in the early universe and in particle colliders. Can a large reliable quantum simulator/computer eventually enable studies of matter governed by the underlying interactions? What does a quantum simulator have to offer to simulate the Standard-Model dynamics, and how far away are we from such a dream? In this talk, I will describe a vision for how we may go on a journey toward quantum simulating the Standard Model and beyond; will motivate the need for novel theoretical, algorithmic, and hardware approaches to quantum simulating this unique problem; and will provide examples of recent progress in using current quantum hardware that demonstrate the potential of this approach in addressing our field-specific problems.
| Parallel Session (for talks only) | Plenary talk |
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