This paper presents an overview of the theories and computer implementation aspects phase field models (PFM) fracture. The advantage PFM over discontinuous approaches to fracture is that can elegantly simulate complicated processes including initiation, propagation, coalescence, branching by using only a scalar field, field. In addition, natural outcome simulation obtained through solution addi...

Modeling of photonic devices traditionally involves solving the equations light–matter interaction and light propagation. Here, we demonstrate an alternative modeling methodology by reproducing optical device functionality using a quantum computer. As illustration, simulate interference on thin absorbing film. Such can lead to either perfect absorption or total transmission through film, phenom...