About Us
Introduction
Exploring the roots of quantum science
to create a bright future
Although quantum science and technology are advancing rapidly, we still lack a deep understanding of their basic principles. Our Fundamental Quantum Science Program focuses on four key areas$2014basic physics and chemistry, mathematics, quantum information, and nonequilibrium science$2014returning to the foundations of quantum science and advancing research from a mid- to long-term perspective.
As core measures, we are not only promoting research and human resource exchange through workshops, visitor programs, and seminars featuring top-class researchers but are also fostering collaboration and intellectual exchanges.
To support these efforts, we are building an organizational structure that is both flexible and solid, going beyond traditional organizational forms. Ultimately, our goal is to create a world-class fundamental quantum science research center, form a hub for brain circulation, and foster personnel for fundamental quantum science research.
Director's Message
Naoto Nagaosa
Member
Head Quarters
Naoto Nagaosa
Shinya Aoki
Masahito Ueda
Norio Kawakami
Researchers
Kenji Shu
Visiting scientists &
Research Consultant
Masanao Ozawa
Masato Koashi
Mayuko Yamashita
Kengo Shimada
Kenji Fukaya
Advisory
Committee Member
John Doyle
Patrick A. Lee
Zhi-Xun Shen
Shinsei Ryu
Gordon Baym
Kenji Fukaya
Research Overview
The Fundamental Quantum Science Program is dedicated to pursuing the foundation of quantum science, centered on four core domains: fundamental physics and chemistry, mathematics, quantum information, and nonequilibrium science.
In the area of fundamental physics and chemistry, we aim to deepen our understanding of quantum principles that span a wide range of energy scales, encompassing quantum gravity, high-energy physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and molecular chemistry. In addition, in connection with experiments using the Electron$2013Ion Collider (EIC), we will establish an integrated research framework that unifies perturbative QCD, phenomenology, and lattice QCD, thereby pursuing a comprehensive understanding of many-body systems across hierarchical scales.
In quantum information science, we are carrying out research ranging from the foundations of quantum theory, including fundamental issues such as the measurement problem, to theoretical developments such as quantum algorithms. In parallel, we are exploring and developing novel physical platforms for quantum computation that achieve unprecedented suppression of decoherence in entangled quantum states.
In the area of mathematics, we are promoting research in mathematical disciplines closely related to quantum science, including mathematical physics, quantum geometry, topology, and quantum algebra. Through collaboration with researchers both within and outside the program, we are working to elucidate how quantum geometry$2014characterizing distances and metrics defined on Hilbert spaces$2014is manifested in physical phenomena.
In nonequilibrium science, we are working to further develop concepts such as stochastic thermodynamics, information thermodynamics, feedback control, and active matter, in order to explore a broad spectrum of phenomena ranging from nonlinear responses in condensed matter systems to quantum life science.
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