We strive to understand the nonclassical phenomena featured in Nature, and how to harness their power to enable new forms of information processing. Our goal is to assess the landscape of nonclassical physical theories –which may supersede quantum theory– and their impact on technological developments. Our research lines are:
Discovering a theory beyond quantum
We explore the possibilities of a physical theory beyond quantum theory: whether such a theory can be conceived, and, if so, which apparently fundamental quantum features must be abandoned.
Characterising quantum phenomena
We study how to generate an intuitive understanding of the statistical predictions of quantum theory (which would help us devise technological applications), and how to quantify such non-classicality in a way that measures the quantum advantage.
Harnessing nonclassicality for information processing
We explore how new non-classical phenomena can be used to power technological developments.
Developing the foundations for quantum software
We aim to leverage the versatility of the so-called zx-calculus to tackle basic questions about quantum computation, which include the identification of the source of speed-up in quantum computing.
Projects/Grants:
- “The Emergence of Agents from Causal Order”, FQXi large research grant. (2018-2021)
- “Q-Turn 2020 Workshop: Changes Paradigms in Quantum Science”, FQXi mini-grant. (2020)
- “Increase visibility of women researchers in quantum information science”, FQXi mini-grant. (2021-2022)
- “Expressibility of non-classicality”, NCN Miniatura. (2021-2022)