PIRSA:23050145

From wave function collapse to non-abelian anyons on a quantum processor

Verresen, R. (2023). From wave function collapse to non-abelian anyons on a quantum processor. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/23050145

Verresen, Ruben. From wave function collapse to non-abelian anyons on a quantum processor. Perimeter Institute, May. 17, 2023, https://pirsa.org/23050145 

          @misc{ pirsa_PIRSA:23050145,
            doi = {10.48660/23050145},
            url = {https://pirsa.org/23050145},
            author = {Verresen, Ruben},
            keywords = {Other},
            language = {en},
            title = {From wave function collapse to non-abelian anyons on a quantum processor},
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
            year = {2023},
            month = {may},
            note = {PIRSA:23050145 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
          }

Ruben Verresen

Harvard University

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Schrodinger's thought experiment famously illustrates the dramatic effect of measuring a quantum state. The resulting wave function collapse is often thought to make states more classical and familiar. However, in this colloquium, we explore how measurements can be used as a chisel to efficiently build exotic forms of quantum entanglement. We focus on topological states of matter, whose quasiparticles exhibit generalized 'anyonic' exchange statistics with potential relevance to quantum computation. We use these ideas to experimentally realize the first controlled realization of non-Abelian anyons, which can remember the sequence in which they are exchanged. The smoking gun signature of this experiment is inspired by the coat of arms of the House of Borromeo.

Zoom Link: https://pitp.zoom.us/j/98167813390?pwd=aG5vcklVZzBWT1BRSjI4RVRtbDhBUT09