On the Complexity of Quantum Many Body Systems

Explore the groundbreaking research on quantum many-body systems in this 1-hour 12-minute lecture by Umesh Vazirani at the International Mathematical Union. Delve into the complexities of quantum systems with n particles and discover how recent advancements, inspired by quantum computation and information theory, have revolutionized our understanding of 1D quantum systems. Learn how solutions for these systems can now be succinctly represented and computed in polynomial time on classical computers, despite the exponential scaling of the Hamiltonian matrix. Gain insights into this cutting-edge field of quantum physics and its computational implications. Access accompanying slides for a comprehensive visual aid to enhance your understanding of this complex topic.

Umesh Vazirani: On the complexity of quantum many body systems