Invitation to the Physics of Quantum Chips Summer School

Modern technology has been fundamentally shaped by semiconductor chips. However, the ongoing trend of miniaturization cannot continue indefinitely as one of the key challenges is that quantum effects become significant at sufficiently small scales. This has led to the emergence and rapid development of a rich field known as mesoscopic physics which focuses on the design and study of electronic circuits composed of nanoscale elements. At this scale, it is possible to isolate and manipulate single electrons, and to couple them with individual microwave photons. These specially designed chips form the main technologies behind today’s prototype quantum computers.

Since there are numerous sources of decoherence that can limit the operation fidelity for operating quantum circuits and devices, a fine understanding of electromagnetic and charge noise, thermal fluctuations and imbalances, as well as irreversible dynamics of the quantum phase, is critical.

The school combines lectures with hands-on exercises, as it is more valuable to deeply engage with a smaller set of concepts through problem-solving. However, participants can also expect an overview of the field’s major achievements and current directions.

This school is intended for participants with a basic understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum solid-state theory. We welcome individuals at all stages of their scientific careers—from Master’s students and PhD candidates to postdocs and established researchers.

Our Sponsors and Partners: University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of the University of Gdańsk, The International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT), Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).