I am a theorist exploring fundamental open questions in physics through the lens of quantum information and quantum computing. After studying physics, math, and computer science during my undergraduate years in Bonn, I pursued a master’s in mathematical and theoretical physics at the University of Oxford. I am now a physics PhD student at Berkeley, focusing on the implications of quantum information theory for fundamental physics. For instance, quantum error-correcting codes, which are essential for correcting noise in quantum computers, provide new insights and perspectives for quantum gravity (e.g., holographic codes) as well as condensed matter theory (e.g., self-correcting quantum memories). I am also very passionate about communicating physics and simplifying complex concepts into concise, intuitive explanations. I enjoy playing ball sports, and since moving to California, I have really gotten into backpacking and various other adventures in nature.
Thilo Scharnhorst
