Quantum Entanglement – New concepts and  Opportunities

Quantum entanglement has evolved from a ”spooky action at a distance” to one of the most studied properties of quantum states with profound impact on quantum technologies. From a theory point of view, entanglement in small systems - few particles and low dimensions - is rather well understood. Scaling the system size both in terms of the number of particles and/or the dimensionality, however, is still subject of current investigations and yields unexpected results, while also promising considerable advantages for applications. At the same time, experiments have pushed towards large system sizes, where systems with hundreds of modes or tens of particles are now being implemented. Open challenges include the control and characterization of these systems as well as their further scaling.

This seminar covers several aspects of recent developments of quantum entanglement, ranging from theoretical concepts for high-dimensional systems as well as multi-partite effects like superactivation, over computational aspects of entanglement, to the implementation of entangled states in different experimental platforms like ion traps, superconducting qubits or photonic systems.

The goal of this seminar is an inspiring exchange of new ideas based on latest results on quantum entanglement in experiment and theory, followed by discussions of potential future research directions and the promotion of new collaborations. To this end, the seminar will bring together leading experimentalists and theoreticians in the field, as well as young researchers and students.

The conference language will be English. The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation bears the cost of full-board accommodation for all participants.