Quantum Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics connects our knowledge of the world to our capability to manipulate and thus to control it, with questions regarding resource costs and practical implementations built in to its very core. Thus, it takes a unique position as a truly operational description that applies across all realms of physics — from complex many-body systems to individual quantum particles. We are generally interested in the ability to process information in a thermodynamic world, from both a practical and foundational perspective.
Quantum Information Theory
Quantum information theory is the study of how information can be encoded, processed, and transmitted using quantum systems. It explores how the unique features of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, can be used to perform tasks that are impossible with classical systems. Our group is exploring what implications quantum tnformation theory has for fields like cryptography, computing, and communication.