Research output per year
Research output per year
My main research interest is in fundamental aspects of quantum physics. The fact that so often one discovers seemingly paradoxical new quantum effects is a signature that a deep and intuitive understanding is still missing. My main goal is to reach such an understanding.
A major focus of my research has been quantum entanglement and non-locality. This led me to do pioneering work in what became the area of quantum information and computation and to establish some of the central concepts of this new field.
I have contributed to many other aspects of quantum theory, ranging from well established subjects to those that my collaborators and I initiated such as nonlocal correlations beyond quantum mechanics, quantum effects in pre- and post-selected quantum states and entangled-photon spectroscopy. More recently I worked in the foundations of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, proving from first principles some of its basic postulates.
Whilst my work focuses mainly on fundamental, theoretical aspects of quantum theory, I also greatly enjoy engaging with experimentalists. In particular I designed and participated to the first teleportation experiment, one of the most famous experiments in the field of quantum information. I have also patented several commercial practical applications.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Research output: Working paper › Preprint
Popescu, S. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants
Collins, D. G. (Interviewee), Popescu, S. (Interviewee) & Aharonov, Y. (Interviewee)
Activity: Other activity types › Media coverage or participation
Collins, D. G. (Interviewee), Popescu, S. (Interviewee) & Aharonov, Y. (Interviewee)
Activity: Other activity types › Media coverage or participation
Collins, D. G. (Interviewee), Popescu, S. (Interviewee) & Aharonov, Y. (Interviewee)
Activity: Other activity types › Media coverage or participation