Welcome to the Quantum Information Seminar Series!
We offer monthly talks on cutting-edge research in quantum information science and quantum computing.
Abstract: Quantum systems constantly interact with their surrounding environment. In quantum computing, the environmental interactions cause noise that disrupt qubit-gate operations.
Open quantum theory research focuses on how a small subsystem interacts with a much larger environment. However, there are many open debates in this field: How do we define topological protection in an open system? Can we use the environmental coupling to operate on a state without using a measurement? Is there a universal description of an open system?
In this talk, I explore how topology, steady states, and engineered dissipation reshape our understanding of quantum dynamics beyond the closed-system idealization.
Bio:
Kyle Monkman is a Métis post-doctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia. His research is at the intersection of quantum information and condensed matter focusing on topology and open system theory. He is also committed to addressing inequity in science and contributes to an equity-based reading group at the Quantum Matter Institute.
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2026-02-27T17:00:002026-02-27T18:00:00Open Quantum System TheoryEvent Information:
Welcome to the Quantum Information Seminar Series!
We offer monthly talks on cutting-edge research in quantum information science and quantum computing.
Abstract:Quantum systems constantly interact with their surrounding environment. In quantum computing, the environmental interactions cause noise that disrupt qubit-gate operations.
Open quantum theory research focuses on how a small subsystem interacts with a much larger environment. However, there are many open debates in this field: How do we define topological protection in an open system? Can we use the environmental coupling to operate on a state without using a measurement? Is there a universal description of an open system?
In this talk, I explore how topology, steady states, and engineered dissipation reshape our understanding of quantum dynamics beyond the closed-system idealization.
Bio:
Kyle Monkman is a Métis post-doctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia. His research is at the intersection of quantum information and condensed matter focusing on topology and open system theory. He is also committed to addressing inequity in science and contributes to an equity-based reading group at the Quantum Matter Institute. Event Location:
HENN 318
