Explore a 49-minute lecture from the "Quantum Many-Body Physics in the Age of Quantum Information" discussion meeting at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, focusing on the simulation of quantum many-body systems using photonic qubits. Delve into the intersection of quantum many-body physics and quantum information, particularly examining how noisy, intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices are advancing our understanding of quantum systems. Learn about the characterization of novel quantum phases, entanglement structures, and information scrambling in many-body systems, while understanding how these theoretical and experimental advances contribute to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers. Discover how quantum materials are classified for device platforms and explore the potential of NISQ devices in uncovering exotic quantum states that could serve as resources for quantum computing.