Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Simulation of photochemical reactions with analog quantum computers
Agreement Number:
1015496
Agreement Value:
$337,700.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2024 - Mar 1, 2027
Description:
The simulation of photochemistry involves a dynamical, quantum mechanical treatment of electrons and atomic nuclei in molecules. As a result, commonly used approximations that separate the equations for electrons and nuclei break down. This has greatly limited the ability to simulate and to understand photochemical processes. Quantum computers offer the possibility of quantum simulations at a low computational cost, but most current quantum hardware is severely limited in both resources and simulation time due to noise. Analog quantum computers have the potential to solve problems in the near term, since they are system-specific devices that evolve in the same way and have the same properties as a system of interest.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1015496
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
886806561
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dalhousie University
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences