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Explore how lattice gauge theories and quantum chromodynamics (QCD) string dynamics can be simulated on IBM quantum hardware in this 25-minute conference talk. Learn from Enri Ortega of the University of the Basque Country and CERN as he demonstrates the implementation of Z2 gauge theory mapped to heavy hex quantum chips. Discover how the research team investigates fundamental physics phenomena including confinement, string formation and breaking processes through quantum simulation. Examine innovative approaches to error mitigation that leverage gauge symmetries, producing results that align with tensor network calculations. Gain insights into the potential for future quantum simulations of quantum chromodynamics and understand how superconducting quantum processors can serve as powerful tools for exploring high-energy physics phenomena that are computationally challenging on classical systems.
