Quantum Technologies Research Team (HARMONY)
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Team Name
- Quantum Technologies Research Team (HARMONY)
HARMONY Leader
- Naz Eylül Tekin (Leader, Ankara University, Physics Engineering)
HARMONY Crew
- Faruk Berk Erkuş (Deputy Leader, Ankara University, Mathematics)
- Ayşenur Aslaner (Çanakkale 18 March University, Physics)
- Buğra Muhlis Hançer (Çanakkale 18 Mart University, Physics)
- Kutay Yağız Gürol (Ankara University, Mathematics)
HARMONY’s Mission
HARMONY’s mission is to innovate space exploration by integrating quantum technologies. It aims to develop systems or simulations resistant to challenges encountered in space environments using technologies such as quantum computers, sensors, and materials science. This will enable data processing and precise measurements in space missions, contributing scientifically to Mars and space explorations.
Additionally, through educational programs for K12 students and scientific awareness activities, HARMONY plays a role in the stories of future scientists and pioneers the widespread adoption of quantum technologies. HARMONY aims to open a new era in humanity’s space exploration by adopting a safe, efficient, and innovative approach to space research.
Studies at the Analog Mars Research Station:
- Preparing simulation environments to test quantum computers, sensors, and communication systems under conditions such as thermal imbalance and radiation in the space environment.
- Collecting environmental data such as temperature, magnetic field, and gravity variations by quantum-structured sensors and developing real-time threat assessment systems.
- Designing simulations compatible with materials science to determine the optimal product and incorporating improvements into the process cost-effectively.
- Organizing educational programs on quantum physics and technologies, adding interactive activities to the system, producing articles and content, and launching a podcast on quantum and space applications.
- Development of quantum systems.
- Investigation of thermal imbalance and radiation effects.
- Establishment of quantum sensor networks.
- Simulation of Mars’ magnetic field with quantum magnetometers.
- Investigation of Mars’ gravitational field with quantum gravity sensors.
- Monitoring radiation levels with quantum radiation sensors.
- Conducting simulation studies.
- Quantum chemical simulation research.
- Quantum material simulations.
- Anomaly detection with space conditions simulations.
- Data analysis and processing.
- Optimization of sensor data with error correction and noise reduction techniques.
Real Space Mission Studies:
- Testing the conditions simulated in the analog station in real space environments.
- Processing data collected by quantum sensors and using it for anomaly detection.
- Anomaly detection with algorithms, enabling (near) real-time data processing.
HARMONY Goals
HARMONY’s research areas are designed as short, medium, and long-term plans. These are under the following headings.
Short-Term Activities (0-2 years):
- Preparing basic quantum physics and technology education programs for K12 students.
- Uploading quantum programming training to the system (linear algebra, Python basics, and quantum programming (beginner, intermediate, advanced)).
- Examining the structures of sensor systems and developing prototypes of quantum sensors.
- Performing simulations of known quantum experiments.
- Modeling the space environment with simulations.
- Creating and uploading roadmaps for learning a subject.
Medium-Term Activities (2-5 years):
- Testing quantum sensors at the analog station.
- Establishing international collaborations.
- Creating quantum algorithms for big data analysis with reference datasets.
- Establishing collaborations with universities.
Long-Term Activities (5+ years):
- Developing quantum technology packages for space missions (such as simulation packages containing all simulations arranged with Mars data).
- Testing and improving the developed models in a space-like environment.
- Developing international collaborations.
- Creating an ecosystem where data collected by sensors is uploaded.
HARMONY and Contributions to the Future
The Quantum Technologies Research Team (HARMONY), by popularizing the use of quantum technologies in space research:
- Aiming to integrate quantum technologies in space research.
- Providing precise measurements and data collection in deep space explorations, accelerating data processing in space missions and increasing energy efficiency.
- Creating education and scientific awareness, training new generation scientists.
- Enabling significant progress in satellite system security and anomaly detection.
Quantum Physics and Quantum Technologies Education Programs
- Organizing and uploading K12 level educational content to the system.
- Also, carrying out by increasing the interest of young individuals in quantum and technology with conferences organized in middle and high schools, not only by uploading to the system.
- Organizing simple simulations for quantum experiments.
- Organizing quantum programming training.
- Teaching linear algebra and Python at a basic level to understand quantum programming.
- While quantum programming content is given as video lessons and uploaded to the system, the rest will be uploaded to the system as text and content. The reason for this is that quantum programming training will be better understood with a verbal explanation.
- Among the topics that will be in the content of quantum programming training, “Introduction to quantum programming, installation of systems on computers, Quantum Algorithms (Grover, Shor, etc.), Working principles of quantum computers” such basic contents-medium level contents-advanced level contents.
- Preparing “HARMONY Quantum Playlist” for the topics worked by the teams for MoEP volunteers.
- Quantum 101: Basic principles, concepts and history of quantum mechanics.
- Basic Quantum experiments (Double slit experiment, quantum entanglement, etc.).
- “Why Quantum?”: A content that explains what is the difference of quantum technologies from classical systems and why quantum systems are preferred.
- Venus conditions and encountered mechanical obstacles.
- Durable Quantum systems for Venus.
- Mapping Venus’ underground structure with SQUID Sensors.
- Specialized trainings on Radiation Resistant Quantum materials for Venus can be carried out and joint projects can be done.
- Suggestion trainings that will contribute to the projects of students who will conduct research in the field of quantum technologies.
- Increasing interest in the subject with podcast publications on quantum and space applications and organizing interviews.
- Organizing webinars by interviewing people working in quantum technologies.
Importance of HARMONY
HARMONY has set out to make significant progress in space missions by integrating quantum technologies into space research. To this end, it will work in cooperation with the MoEP Artificial Intelligence Development Team (NEURON) to increase efficiency in space exploration, reduce error rates and ensure safety with high precision.
Aiming to develop systems resistant to challenges such as radiation and thermal imbalance encountered in space environments, HARMONY works on quantum computers, sensors and communication systems. Thanks to the correct use of physical phenomena, revolutionary innovations are offered for data processing, secure communication and environmental measurements in space missions. These innovations will provide significant scientific contributions in future explorations of Mars and beyond.
HARMONY aims to provide more secure data communication in space missions by using quantum cryptography systems in cooperation with the MoEP Cybersecurity Team (CYBERION). At the same time, it maximizes security and efficiency in space studies by optimizing complex mission planning with quantum computers.
Combining quantum technologies and space research, HARMONY provides quality education in STEM fields to K12 students while also supporting R&D studies. It accelerates technological developments in the sector through innovation-oriented projects, creates scientific awareness and pioneers the development of new quantum-based systems. In this process, while knowledge is produced with scientific research, it contributes to the training of future leaders and scientists.