Quantum Game of Life

ORAL

Abstract

In order to investigate the emergence of complexity in quantum systems, we present a quantum game of life, inspired by Conway's classic game of life. Through Matrix Product State (MPS) calculations, we simulate the evolution of quantum systems, dictated by a Hamiltonian that defines the rules of our quantum game. We analyze the system through a number of measures which elicit the emergence of complexity in terms of spatial organization, system dynamics, and non-local mutual information within the network.

*Funded by NSF

Authors

  • Aaron Glick

    • Colorado School of Mines
  • Lincoln D. Carr

    • Colorado School of Mines
    • Colorado School Of Mines
  • Tommaso Calarco

    • University of Ulm
  • Simone Montangero

    • University of Ulm