QuantERA is a European network of 41 research funding organizations from 31 countries, supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in quantum technologies. The QuantERA 2021 call has funded 39 new research projects in the field of quantum technologies, including four projects with Slovene participation:
- QuSiED: Quantum Simulation with Engineered Dissipation – Coordinator: Dr. Zala Lenarčič, Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI)
- T-NiSQ: Tensor Networks in Simulation of Quantum Matter – Coordinator: Simone Montangero, INFN – Sezione di Padova, Italy; Slovene participant: Dr. Zala Lenarčič, JSI
- DQUANT: Dissipative Quantum Chaos Perspective on Near-Term Quantum Computing – Coordinator: Pedro Ribeiro, Instituto Superior Técnico / Physics Department, Portugal; Slovene participant: Prof. Dr. Tomaž Prosen, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana (UL FMF)
- uTP4Q: A Versatile Quantum Photonic IC Platform through Micro-Transfer Printing – Coordinator: Dries Van Thourhout, Ghent University, Photonics Research Group, Belgium; Slovene participant: Prof. Dr. Janez Krč, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana (UL FE)
The QuSiED project, coordinated by Dr. Zala Lenarčič from JSI, focuses on quantum simulations and engineered dissipation in quantum systems. The main goal is to develop a novel experimental platform combining optical tweezers with ytterbium and cavity quantum electrodynamics (cavity QED). This approach enhances interaction fidelities and control over dissipative processes, paving the way for advancements in quantum simulations, metrology, and exotic quantum phases of matter.
The T-NiSQ project, with Dr. Zala Lenarčič as a Slovene participant, develops quantum-inspired algorithms for the validation and simulation of quantum systems in the presence of noise. Tensor networks enable precise modeling of complex quantum systems and optimization of quantum algorithms. The results will contribute to condensed matter theory, quantum information, and the design of new materials and chemical reactions.
The DQUANT project, involving Prof. Dr. Tomaž Prosen from UL FMF, explores quantum computing from the perspective of dissipative quantum chaos. Instead of focusing on eliminating decoherence, the project investigates how dissipation can be leveraged to enhance quantum algorithms and error correction. The goal is to develop a theory of dissipative quantum circuits and new methods for simulating open quantum systems on existing quantum computers.
The uTP4Q project, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Janez Krč from UL FE, aims to develop a platform for integrating quantum photonic circuits (QPICs) for quantum communication and computing. The key objective is to combine different materials and technologies—indium arsenide quantum dots, lithium niobate, and superconducting detectors—into a single silicon nitride waveguide system. This innovative approach could enable applications such as quantum key distribution and advanced quantum light sources.
More details about the full call can be found at this link.