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1 -Xabier Cid Vidal
1 +Xabier Cid Vidal and María Pereira Martínez
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1 -=== Quantum simulation of real-time dynamics in high-energy physics ===
2 -==== Supervisor: Wenyang Qian
1 +=== Generative Models for Fast Simulation of a Neutron Tomography Detector ===
2 +==== Supervisor: María Pereira Martínez
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5 -We will work on quantum simulation of real-time dynamics for high-energy physics problems using the tensor network and digital quantum computing approaches. We start with the Ising model to get familiarity with quantum simulation and then move on to more advanced real-time simulation of quantum field theory including lattice gauge theory relevant to topics in high-energy physics. Familiarity with quantum mechanics and programming are required. Background in quantum information science would be a plus but not necessary.
5 +Neutron tomography is an innovative technique for the detailed analysis of dense materials such as metals and alloys. Thanks to the high penetration capability of neutrons, it is possible to detect internal manufacturing defects and, in certain cases, determine the chemical composition of a sample without destroying it.
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7 +To achieve high precision in neutron tomography, optimizing the components of the tomograph is essential. One of the main challenges lies in the simulation and optimization of the primary detector, a process that requires significant computational resources. To address this, the use of generative machine learning models offers a groundbreaking approach: these models can greatly accelerate simulations when trained to mimic the detector’s response under various experimental conditions, drastically reducing computational cost.
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9 +The aim of this project is to explore the potential of generative models in the simulation and optimization of the neutron tomography system. In this context, the summer student will:
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11 +* Gain an understanding of how the neutron tomography system and its main detector work.
12 +* Become familiar with fundamental machine learning concepts and implement a generative neural network to replicate the detector’s response under different configurations.
13 +* Develop programming skills by working with Python and commonly used machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow and PyTorch, with the potential to explore GPU-accelerated training techniques.