Quantum simulation

Quantum simulation has emerged as a powerful paradigm to explore complex quantum systems that are otherwise intractable with classical computational tools: Instead of solving the problem directly, they replicate the behavior of the target system using a well-controlled quantum platform. Within this framework, optics plays a central role. Photonic systems provide exceptional control, coherence, and scalability, making them ideal candidates for quantum simulations. Using light, we can engineer synthetic Hamiltonians, simulate relativistic phenomena, and study the dynamics of entanglement and decoherence in real time. Optical quantum simulations are not only a means to understand nature, but a stepping stone toward the next generation of quantum devices.