About us
Goals and Philosophy
Trans-Scale Quantum Science Institute was established as a crosscutting research platform for quantum science including cosmology, particle physics, condenced matter physics, quantum information and mathmatics. Our research objectives are to create new concepts & fields that penetrate the hierarchy of physics ranging from cosmology to solid-state physics centering on quantum mechanics, and thereby creating future quantum technologies.
Background
Quantum theory in high energy physics is now bringing about a revolution to condensed matter physics by introducing new concepts and technologies. For example, topological gauge-field theories proposed in high energy physics are now recognized as models for topological phases in matter such as quantum Hall systems, and are drawing attention as a promising platform for fault tolerant quantum computation and quantum memory. In addition, Weyl fermion, which had been introduced as a model of neutrino, was discovered in solid-state materials recently and that is now leading to a development of novel high-speed memory. While looking ahead to the future society where those quantum technologies are developed further and quantum computers, quantum communication, and quantum devices are commonly used, our institute was established in the aim of pursuing crosscutting collaborative research among cosmology, particle physics, condenced matter physics, quantum information and mathmatics, and conducting basic development of quantum technology that applies the result of basic research instantaneously.
Crosscutting and Pan-hierarchical Research Area
In order to conduct crosscutting research on various levels of physics from cosmology and particle physics to condensed matter physics, we assemble four research environments of the University of Tokyo that are Graduate School of Science, IPMU, the Institute for Solid State Physics, and Cryogenic Research Center, and we align and set four research areas: creation of basic material cosmology, creation of quantum materials, creation of quantum information technology, and creation of quantum advanced measuring technologies. Moreover, we have placed a task force consisting of faculty members and researchers from partner departments and set strategic themes for crosscutting and multifaceted research led by chief scientists comprised of assistant professors level personnel.
Creation of the basic theory of the material universe
Creation of the foundation of quantum technology by developing cutting-edge quantum theory such as elucidation of space-time structure of the universe by quantum entanglement into physical science
Creation of quantum advanced measurement technology
Development of ultra-high resolution quantum response measurement, generation and observation of quantum limit states in extreme environments
Creation of quantum materials
Development of substances showing tough functionality protected by quantum effects
Creation of quantum information technology
Research and development for the realization of a wide range of quantum information processing such as quantum simulation
Building International Research Platform
For crosscutting and advanced research results, we are aiming to build an international research platform in which research groups with different technologies tie networks each other and faculty members, young researchers, and graduate students are able to lever research resources strategically among departments and labs from home and abroad. Therefore, we plan to mobilize human resources by inviting faculty members from international partner research hubs, accepting foreign young researchers openly, and so forth. In order to facilitate them strategically, we established International Strategy Office led by university research administrators for international agreements and personnel exchanges.
The
University
Of Tokyo
- School of Science
- The Institute for Solid State Physics
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and
Mathematics of the Universe - Cryogenic Research Center
Overseas
- Princeton University
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of California
- The University of British Columbia
- Max Planck Institutes
- The Ecole normale supérieure
- CEA / CNRS
- SACLAY / Grenoble
Development of
"Quantum Natives"
In the face of the future society where quantum technologies such as quantum information are widely used, we are aiming to train young talents who have a good command of quantum technologies and are even able to build the technologies on their own. Therefore, we send young talents to international partner research hubs, support their creative research projects, and build a support system by companies for doctors.
