MIT researchers have developed a quantum simulator that can mimic the behavior of materials under electromagnetic fields, a breakthrough that could aid in discovering or optimizing materials for high-performance electronics. By dynamically adjusting the coupling of 16 qubits on a superconducting processor, they created synthetic electromagnetic fields that emulate the complex electron interactions within a magnetic field. This setup, capable of tuning various electromagnetic field strengths, allows detailed exploration of material properties like conductivity and phase transitions. This approach, which represents a powerful application of quantum hardware for analog emulation, holds promise for advancing materials science without the need for large-scale digital quantum computers.
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