Hierarchical simulation of quantum circuits

The focus of the present project is to develop the fundamentals of quantum circuit modeling. Quantum circuit modeling will enable us to describe the integration of quantum nanodevices into circuits and the simulation of the circuit as a whole for novel applications. These models are essential if one is to anticipate novel computing architectures where molecular devices may function far differently from modern transistors and where optimized circuit design may entail radically different patterns of device interconnections.