Quantum technology is set to bring about significant changes across various sectors, offering numerous unexplored properties and applications.
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed open-source software called SuperConga, which is freely accessible. This software aims to facilitate quantum research and enable new discoveries in the field by conducting advanced simulations and analyses of quantum components.
Quantum technology holds immense potential in areas such as healthcare, communication, defense, and energy. The unique properties of quantum particles, particularly the superconducting properties, play a crucial role. These properties provide perfect conductivity and distinct magnetic characteristics, opening doors to innovative technologies like magnetic resonance imaging, maglev trains, and quantum computing. Despite these advancements, quantum computers still face challenges in solving real-world computational problems.
The open-source software SuperConga fills a critical gap by enabling simulations at the mesoscopic level. It can capture the peculiarities of quantum particles and apply them practically. This software is the world’s first open-source code designed for exploring new superconducting properties. Researchers hope that it will lead to groundbreaking discoveries and diverse applications in quantum technology.
“We want to find out about all the other exciting properties of unconventional superconductors. Our software is powerful, educational, and user-friendly, and we hope that it will help generate new understanding and suggest entirely new applications for these unexplored superconductors,” said Patric Holmvall, a postdoctoral researcher in condensed matter physics at Uppsala University.
The ability to study and leverage quantum properties at the mesoscopic level is essential for revolutionary discoveries. By bridging the microscopic and macroscopic scales, researchers can tap into the unique physics of quantum particles while ensuring practical usability. The open-source software aims to simplify quantum research and assist students and scientists working with quantum physics.
Tomas Löfwander, a professor of applied quantum physics at Chalmers, emphasized the software’s importance in avoiding redundant efforts and enhancing quantum research. Current models often oversimplify by focusing solely on microscopic or macroscopic scales, missing important physics or practical applications. SuperConga fills this gap and empowers researchers to accelerate and improve their work without starting from scratch.
The open-source software SuperConga has been published in Applied Physics Reviews and is available for free download. Researchers believe that this development will contribute to the rapid advancement of quantum technology and pave the way for future breakthroughs.
For further information, please contact:
Mikael Fogelström, Professor of Theoretical Physics and Head of Department, Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
+46 31 772 31 96
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Patric Holmvall, Postdoctoral Researcher in Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Sweden
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Tomas Löfwander, Professor of Applied Quantum Physics, Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
+46 31 772 80 31
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