Lattice gauge theories: a perspective from quantum computing and simulations

Abstract: Lattice gauge theories are a fundamental tool in theoretical physics, originally conceived within the theory of strong interactions, which has found applications in multiple fields since. I will present an unconventional, self-contained introduction to lattice gauge theories in the Hamiltonian formulation, utilizing tools from statistical mechanics, and then discuss the framework application to quantum simulation, utilizing epitome theories.

MathematicsPhysics

Audience: researchers in the topic

Probability, Statistical Mechanics and Quantum Fields

Series comments: Paweł Duch (EPFL) will give a mini-course on "Singular Stochastic PDEs", in the period March 9-20, 2026. Further information can be found here: www.math.sissa.it/course/phd-course/singular-stochastic-pdes. You can follow the course online here: sissa-it.zoom.us/j/84337146226?pwd=SMrOupIjXvQ2pwrc6djLExOCKZPbKZ.1. Please email Ilya Chevyrev for the Zoom passcode.