Quantum Computing Meets Plasma Physics at First European Satellite Meeting

On 12 July 2025, Lucas Ivan Iñigo Gamiz, postdoctoral researcher at GoLP, and Efstratios Koukoutsis, postdoctoral researcher at the National Technical University of Athens, chaired the first European Quantum Computing for Plasma Physics Satellite Meeting. The event took place at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) in Vilnius, Lithuania, immediately following the 51st European Physical Society Conference on Plasma Physics.

The meeting brought together leading researchers from around the world in this rapidly evolving field to present their latest findings and showcase the potential of quantum computing to address computational challenges in plasma physics. The excellent roster of participants included: Prof. Ilon Joseph, Prof. Sauro Succi, Prof. Ilya Dodin, Prof. Yuan Shi, Dr. Erika Ye, Dr. Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė, Mr. Óscar Amaro, Mr. Michael May, and Dr. Hayato Higuchi. The talks featured state-of-the-art quantum algorithms for solving plasma physics and strong-field QED problems, as well as simulations on current quantum hardware and novel methods for simulating fluids and plasmas.

In addition to scientific talks, the satellite featured a poster session and a panel discussion with Ms. Vita Markevičiute, Director of Quantum Lithuania, and Prof. Gediminas Račiukaitis, Head of Laser Technologies at FTMC. The panel highlighted initiatives at both the local and European levels aimed at fostering the development and integration of quantum technologies.

Here are some pictures of the meeting: