Launched in 2014, the York Centre for Quantum Technologies is a cross-departmental, interdisciplinary initiative aimed at further developing the University’s substantial expertise into quantum research. Based on an initial partnership between the departments of Physics, Maths and Computer Science, and with the intent to expand to include other departments, the Centre aims to foster new collaborations across all areas of quantum theory, and in particular their applications to emerging quantum technologies.
One could argue that the fields of quantum information science and complex network theory (a.k.a. complexity science) both address complexity, yet from opposite perspectives. Indeed, the former makes use of a complex system as a computational resource whereas the later generally studies (and often using computer simulations) the scaling, collective behavior and emergent properties of complex system(s).
Our current line of research includes theory and applications of quantum walks and quantum networks. For applications, we mainly focus on quantum optical implementations.
We work on the theory of open quantum systems, with an emphasis on developing new methods applicable beyond standard approximations. Applications range from solid-state quantum devices to biomolecular systems.
Group members:
Ahsan Nazir - EPSRC Early Career Fellow
Zach Blunden-Codd - PhD Student
Dave Newman - PhD Student
Henry Maguire - PhD Student
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