Application of Quantum Computing Techniques and Quantum Information Theory in Plasma Physics

Κουκούτσης, Ευστράτιος

dc.contributor.author	Κουκούτσης, Ευστράτιος
dc.date.accessioned	2025-09-22T09:13:06Z
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/62480
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.26240/heal.ntua.30176
dc.rights	Αναφορά Δημιουργού 3.0 Ελλάδα	*
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/gr/	*
dc.subject	Κβαντική υπολογιστική	el
dc.subject	Κβαντική θεωρία πληροφορίας	el
dc.subject	Εξισώσεις Maxwell	el
dc.subject	Φυσική πλάσματος	el
dc.subject	Ηλεκτρομαγνητική διάδοση και σκέδαση κυμάτων	el
dc.subject	Quantum computing	en
dc.subject	Quantum information science	en
dc.subject	Maxwell equations	en
dc.subject	Plasma physics	en
dc.subject	Electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering	en
dc.title	Application of Quantum Computing Techniques and Quantum Information Theory in Plasma Physics	en
dc.title	Εφαρμογές της κβαντικής υπολογιστικής λογικής και της κβαντικής πληροφορικής σε προβλήματα φυσικής πλάσματος	el
dc.contributor.department	Ηλεκτρομαγνητικών Εφαρμογών Ηλεκτροοπτικής και Ηλεκτρονικών Υλικών	el
heal.type	doctoralThesis
heal.classification	Κβαντικοί υπολογιστές	el
heal.classification	Φυσική πλάσματος	el
heal.classification	Εξισώσεις Maxwell	el
heal.dateAvailable	2026-09-21T21:00:00Z
heal.language	en
heal.access	embargo
heal.recordProvider	ntua	el
heal.publicationDate	2025-02-11
heal.abstract	The prospect that, for a range of problems, quantum computers could be exponentially faster than conventional computers has led to an enhanced interest in quantum computer sciences. Naturally, this raises the question of identifying suitable physical problems that can leverage these quantum resources for alternative numerical approaches. In this direction, the present thesis aims to explore integrating Maxwell equations within the quantum computation and information framework, focusing on electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering in magnetized plasmas and complex media. However, the goal is not to chase after a so called “quantum advantage” as it cannot be actually verified and tested in the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era. Instead, the objective is to identify the possibilities, limitations, and quantum resources required for a future quantum implementation of a realistic contemporary physical problem closely related to magnetic confinement fusion. This thesis is structured as follows: Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the motivation and current research status of quantum computing for plasma physics, along with the general objectives and vision of the manuscript. Chapter 2 introduces fundamental perquisites from quantum mechanics and quantum computing and algorithms to open quantum systems. Chapter 3 encompasses all the theoretical elements and insights, as well as the quantum algorithmic techniques required to eventually arrive in Chapter 4. There, a systematic approach to quantum representation and simulation simulation of Maxwell equations in complex media and magnetized plasmas is presented. Finally, Chapter 5 assesses the impact of the proposed research on both “quantum for plasmas” and “plasmas for quantum” perspectives and provides suggestions and open problems for future research and improvements.	en
heal.sponsor	This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium, funded by the European Union via the Euratom Research and Training Programme (Grant Agreement No 101052200 — EUROfusion). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. The author also acknowledges funding and support from the Basic Research Program, NTUA, PEVE.	en
heal.advisorName	Γλύτσης, Ηλίας
heal.committeeMemberName	Γλύτσης, Ηλίας
heal.committeeMemberName	Κομίνης, Ιωάννης
heal.committeeMemberName	Πολιτόπουλος, Κωνσταντίνος
heal.committeeMemberName	Τσιρώνης, Χρήστος
heal.committeeMemberName	Χιτζανίδης, Κυριάκος
heal.committeeMemberName	Φικιώρης, Γεώργιος
heal.committeeMemberName	Τσέτσερης, Λεωνίδας
heal.academicPublisher	Σχολή Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών	el
heal.academicPublisherID	ntua
heal.numberOfPages	101
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