Quantum Science & Technology: where we are, where we are headed
Dates & Location
18th-19th April 2024 – The Italian Academy – 1161 Amsterdam Ave, NYC 10027 – New York
Quantum technologies have emerged as groundbreaking tools with the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. Harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, these technologies enable unprecedented advancements in computing, communication, sensing and materials. Quantum computers, for instance, hold the promise of solving complex problems at speeds unattainable by classical counterparts, revolutionizing fields like cryptography and optimization. Quantum communication ensures secure and unhackable transmission of information, transforming the landscape of data security. Quantum sensing facilitates ultra-precise measurements, with applications in fields such as medicine and environmental monitoring. New materials can potentially impact virtually any field of technology. The evolving landscape of quantum technologies presents a paradigm shift, unlocking new frontiers in scientific discovery and practical applications. The workshop will present the state of the art, as well as the future directions of research, in quantum science and technologies.
Thematic sessions and invited speakers:
1. Fundamentals:
○ Mauro Paternostro – University of Palermo
○ Ugo Marzolino – University of Trieste
○ Dries Sels – NYU
2. Atoms & Molecules:
○ Ana Asenjo-Garcia – Columbia
○ Sebastian Will – Columbia
○ Marcello Dalmonte – The Abdus Salam ICTP
3. Materials & Nanoscience:
○ Colin P. Nuckolls – Columbia
○ Latha Venkataraman – Columbia
○ Martina dell’Angela – CNR-IOM
4. Optics & Photonics:
○ Dominik Schneble – Stony Brook
○ Emily J. Davis – Harvard / NYU
○ Alessandro Zavatta – CNR-INO Trieste & QTI
5. Computing & Simulation:
○ Jeffrey Thompson – Princeton University
○ Andrew J. Millis – Columbia
○ Giuseppe Santoro – SISSA
The program can be found here. Registration is required; instructions can be found here.
Organized by the Physics Department of the University of Trieste on the occasion of the university’s centennial foundation: Angelo Bassi , Fabio Benatti, Alberto Morgante (Former Fellow and current member of the Executive Committee of the Italian Academy, Columbia University), Francesco Scazza, Andrea Trombettoni.
About the venue. The Italian Academy, the hosting institution, is a premier global center for research in the humanities and sciences, founded in 1991 based on an agreement between Columbia University and the Republic of Italy; its chief commitment is to promote groundbreaking cross-disciplinary work. Its Honorary President is the President of the Italian Republic.
Public event “Living in a Quantum World”. The first day features a public round table exploring the scientific, philosophical, and societal implications of quantum physics and technologies, scheduled from 17:30 to 19:30, in the main theater of the Italian Academy. The program is available here.
Sponsors:
The University of Trieste, The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN), National Research Council (CNR).
