Quantum phase transitions are like the quantum world’s equivalent of boiling water, where a system abruptly changes from one state to another. In quantum systems, these transitions can indicate a sudden shift in the behavior of particles.
Understanding and controlling quantum phase transitions is crucial for reaching quantum supremacy—the point at which quantum computers can outperform the most powerful supercomputers.
By studying glimpses of quantum phase transitions in 1-D and 2-D quantum systems, the team of researchers led by Dr. Carmine Ortix and Professor Peter Hore have gained new insight on the elusive nature of these transformations, opening the door to designing new strategies to realize quantum computing’s potential.
