From Hamiltonian QFT to Quantum Simulation
The 2026 IBS School on Quantum Computation for Quantum Field Theory explores the full path from Hamiltonian formulations of quantum field theories to practical quantum simulation, including qubit encodings, state preparation, real-time evolution, measurement, and validation. The school focuses on classically difficult regimes such as real-time dynamics, finite-density systems, and other nonperturbative settings.
At a Glance
- Dates: August 2 (Sun) – August 7 (Fri), 2026
- Venue: IBS Science Culture Center, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Format: Main lectures, tutorial sessions, and a colloquium day
Lecturers & Colloquium Speakers
Lecturers
- Indrakshi Raychowdhury (BITS Pilani)
- Jesse Stryker (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
- Xiaoyang Wang (RIKEN-iTHEMS)
Colloquium Speakers
- Kihwan Kim (IBS Center for Trapped-Ion Quantum Science)
- Hyukjoon Kwon (KIAS)
- Jongchul Mun (KRISS)
- Daniel Kyungdeock Park (Yonsei University)
Program
Lectures: Three connected lecture blocks, together with tutorials and a colloquium day.
- Why quantum computation for QFT?
- How to simulate?
- How to trust the results?
Tutorial Sessions: Hands-on tutorials built around representative examples and accessible tools.
Colloquium Day: Broader talks connecting the school to the wider quantum information landscape.
Organized by
- Won Sang Cho (IBS CTPU-PTC)
- Dongwook Ghim (IBS CTPU-PTC)
- Seyong Kim (Sejong University)
- Jong-Wan Lee (IBS CTPU-PTC)
Hosted by
Particle Theory and Cosmology Group (PTC)
Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (CTPU)
