On Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Conference Room of the Etna Volcano Observatory (OE), Piazza Roma, 2, Catania, 95125,  the esteemed Professor Luigi Fortuna, former Full Professor of Automatic Engineering at the University of Catania, will be presenting a seminar titled:

Advancing Scientific Disciplines through Quantum Control: Perspectives and Applications

Abstract:
The talk will introduce some perspective aspects of the quantum control approach that could significantly contribute to advancements in various scientific disciplines. The motivation behind this seminar is twofold. First, it addresses the need to incorporate new topics in classical control methodologies, preventing stagnation in this evolving field. Second, it responds to the growing interest in the application of quantum mechanics, both in quantum computation and the real control of electronic nanodevices. Even though quantum mechanics is an established theory and challenges related to adopting quantum control courses were addressed in the late 20th century, the importance of this subject has not been fully recognized, perhaps due to the rise of robotics and AI-based control techniques. Recent developments, such as quantum-based chips using entanglement information communication, highlight the revolutionary potential of quantum theory in circuit design. These devices require feedback, even when using open-loop control. Additional applications of quantum control are evident in nuclear magnetic resonance machines and atom control in nuclear accelerators. It is crucial to update automatic control strategies with quantum mechanics elements and mathematical tools relevant to automatic control contexts.
The seminar will introduce key concepts the author proposes for future integration into advanced robust control frameworks, including classroom experiments to elucidate quantum mechanics principles. The reasons to change mathematical platforms in the nanoscale system are introduced. Moreover, the relationship between Lagrange Equations and Schrödinger will be outlined. The seminar will cover:
1) The birth of quantum theory with reference to black body radiation.
2) Quantum linear oscillations.
3) Perspectives on automatic strategies for quantum control.
4) Possibilities in nonlinear quantum oscillation studies.
By presenting these topics, the seminar aims to foster a deeper understanding and encourage the integration of quantum control methodologies in scientific research and applications.

References:
[1] Griffiths, David J., and Darrell F. Schroeter. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Cambridge university press, 2018.
[2] Fortuna, Luigi, and Domenico Porto. "Quantum-CNN to generate nanoscale chaotic oscillators." International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos 14.03 (2004): 1085-1089.
3] Dong, Daoyi, and Ian R. Petersen. "Quantum control theory and applications: a survey." IET control theory & applications 4.12 (2010): 2651-2671.