Research summary
In physics, entanglement is a phenomenon where entangled particles stay connected such that the actions performed on one particle affect the other, regardless of the distance between two. Entanglement enables information to be stored among multiple particles, and is used in quantum computation. Quantum-phase transitions not only lead to high entanglement, but also hold the key to better understanding materials like high-temperature superconductors.
As Canada Research Chair in Quantum Phase Transitions, Dr. William Witczak-Krempa will discover and characterize highly entangled quantum states of matter. He and research team will focus on two complementary areas: an entanglement-based approach to characterize quantum materials, and the study of their transport properties, such as conductivity. Ultimately, their findings will help build an interface between advanced materials and quantum computation.