Thermodynamics for Quantum Devices: Theory and Numerical Methods (TQD 2026)

Quantum devices are redefining the boundaries of technology — enabling computation, communication, and sensing beyond classical limits. Yet every quantum operation carries a thermodynamic cost: energy, dissipation, and irreversibility. Understanding these costs is key to designing the next generation of efficient quantum technologies.

TQD 2026 is the first summer school to unite the theory of quantum thermodynamics with hands-on numerical training in the two most powerful tools for analyzing quantum systems today: tensor networks and machine learning.

Over five days on the shores of Lake Como, participants will explore how fundamental quantum features — coherence, entanglement, and measurement — shape thermodynamic behavior, and they will learn how to model these effects through practical coding sessions.

The program combines advanced lectures, guided tutorials, and interactive discussions, creating a bridge between conceptual understanding and computational mastery. Early-career researchers will leave equipped with both the theoretical insight and the technical skills needed to push forward research on quantum technologies.

Join TQD 2026 to deepen your grasp of quantum thermodynamics, expand your numerical toolkit, and be part of the first generation shaping the energetic foundations of the quantum era.