Theory Seminar: Towards solving computational challenges in lattice field theory: from deep learning to quantum computing

Prof. Lena Funckel
University of Bonn
Theory Seminar, at the Theory Seminar Room
Wednseday, October 14, 11:30 CET  

In lattice field theory, several parameter regimes remain inaccessible to conventional Monte Carlo methods, including topological terms, non-zero baryon density, and real-time dynamics. Using lower-dimensional benchmark models as examples, I will review new approaches towards overcoming these challenges, based on deep learning, tensor networks, and quantum computing. Finally, I will discuss the requirements for integrating these methods into (3+1)-dimensional lattice simulations in the future, with a focus on Lattice QCD.