As a postdoc at BNL, my research focuses on the simulation of Quantum Field Theories using Monte Carlo methods (classical computing) and quantum computing.
The Standard Model’s success cannot be overstated. The discovery of the Higgs particle in 2012 has made it a clear winner. However, there are still many puzzles that it cannot solve. Just one example are the discrepancies between the Standard Model and experimental observations in some weak nuclear processes. In the context of classical computing, I work on the search for signs of new physics in these weak nuclear processes.
While classical computing methods are mature enough to simulate nuclear physics (QCD), quantum computing is at its very early stages. My ultimate goal is to be able to simulate dense cold matter in neutron stars. This is possible in the realm of quantum computing, but the methods developed are not yet tailored to this task. That is where I enter.