WQC Symposium on Quantum Simulation of Lattice Gauge Theory Successfully Held in Hefei, Promoting Deep Integration of Quantum Technology and Theoretical Physics
FromMay 14 to 16, 2025, the "WQC Symposium on Quantum Simulation of LatticeGauge Theory (QSLGT)" was convened at the Hefei National Laboratory,jointly hosted by the Hefei National Laboratory, and the Wilczek Quantum Center(WQC) at SIAS-USTC. The symposium centered on leveraging quantum simulation toaddress fundamental challenges in lattice gauge theory, with a focus onovercoming computational bottlenecks and fostering cross-disciplinaryinnovation.OnMay 15, the opening session was co-chaired by Professor Yuan Zhensheng (USTC)and Professor Shi Yu (WQC), who underscored quantum simulation as atransformative tool for addressing challenges like strong coupling and signproblems in lattice gauge theory.Thesymposium spotlighted cutting-edge topics: Shi Yu addressed researches on digitalquantum simulation of Z2 lattice gauge theory; Yang Yibo (Institute ofTheoretical Physics, CAS) dissected current challenges in classicalsimulations; Yuan Zhensheng presented breakthroughs in cold-atom quantumsimulations; and Li Yingying (Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS)highlighted advancements in non-Abelian gauge theories. Li Tianyin (South ChinaNormal University) analyzed quantum electrodynamics under the Coulomb gauge,while Cheng Yanting (University of Science and Technology Beijing) reimaginedthe Schwinger model through a supersymmetric lens. Zhai Yun (TsinghuaUniversity) introduced his work on Kibble-Zurek Scaling as a Probe ofCriticality. Additionally, experimentalstudies on lattice QCD under extreme conditions by Si Fan and Shu Haitao (ECUN)offered critical empirical validation for theoretical frameworks.Expertsfrom over a dozen institutions, including USTC, Fudan University, TsinghuaUniversity, and Peking University, underscored the symposium’s academicsignificance. In closing remarks, Professors Yuan Zhensheng and Shi Yu summarizedthe field’s progress and future trajectories, and emphasized that merging quantum simulationwith lattice gauge theory will expedite solutions to core challenges inparticle physics and condensed matter, while unlocking novel quantum computingapplications. They announced plans to host regular follow-up symposia tosustain academic exchange and urged continued global participation.Throughrigorous discussions and collaborative exchanges, the symposium solidifiedcross-disciplinary partnerships and charted future research priorities.Organizers pledged to leverage the Hefei National Laboratory’s resources todeepen quantum-tech integration with theoretical physics, advancing China’sleadership in cutting-edge scientific frontiers.
