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Juan Ignacio Cirac(1965)
PhysicsJuan Ignacio Cirac is a recipient of the Wolf Prize in Physics (2013) from Spain. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Physics. They were educated at Complutense University of Madrid. They have been affiliated with Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.
2
Major Awards
902
Publications
102,668
Citations
147
h-index
516
i10-index
113.8
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
Purifications of multipartite states: limitations and constructive methods
New Journal of Physics(2013)
87
citations
#2
Tensor network techniques for the computation of dynamical observables in one-dimensional quantum spin systems
New Journal of Physics(2012)
72
citations
#3
Quantum spin Hamiltonians for the SU(2)k WZW model
Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment(2011)
60
citations
#4
Modified spin-wave theory with ordering vector optimization: spatially anisotropic triangular lattice and J1J2J3 model with Heisenberg interactions
New Journal of Physics(2010)
22
citations
#5
Simulating quantum-optical phenomena with cold atoms in optical lattices
New Journal of Physics(2010)
54
citations
#6
Complete devil's staircase and crystal–superfluid transitions in a dipolar XXZ spin chain: a trapped ion quantum simulation
New Journal of Physics(2010)
66
citations
#7
Interfacing nuclear spins in quantum dots to a cavity or traveling-wave fields
New Journal of Physics(2009)
11
citations
#8
Modified spin-wave theory with ordering vector optimization: frustrated bosons on the spatially anisotropic triangular lattice
New Journal of Physics(2009)
26
citations
#9
Quantum processing photonic states in optical lattices
2007 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and the International Quantum Electronics Conference(2006)
11
citations
Recent Publications
View all worksPurifications of multipartite states: limitations and constructive methods
New Journal of Physics2013
87citations
Open AccessTensor network techniques for the computation of dynamical observables in one-dimensional quantum spin systems
New Journal of Physics2012
72citations
Open AccessQuantum spin Hamiltonians for the SU(2)k WZW model
Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment2011
60citations
Open AccessModified spin-wave theory with ordering vector optimization: spatially anisotropic triangular lattice and J1J2J3 model with Heisenberg interactions
New Journal of Physics2010
22citations
Open AccessSimulating quantum-optical phenomena with cold atoms in optical lattices
New Journal of Physics2010
54citations
Open AccessComplete devil's staircase and crystal–superfluid transitions in a dipolar XXZ spin chain: a trapped ion quantum simulation
New Journal of Physics2010
66citations
Open AccessInterfacing nuclear spins in quantum dots to a cavity or traveling-wave fields
New Journal of Physics2009
11citations
Open AccessModified spin-wave theory with ordering vector optimization: frustrated bosons on the spatially anisotropic triangular lattice
New Journal of Physics2009
26citations
Open AccessQuantum processing photonic states in optical lattices
2007 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and the International Quantum Electronics Conference2006
11citations
Open AccessCareer History
Faculty
Technical University Munich
Munich, DE
Director
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
Garching bei München, DE
Faculty
Universität Innsbruck
Innsbruck, AT
Profesor Titular
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Ciudad Real, ES
Research Associate
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, US
Education
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Ph.D.
Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
1991
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
M.S.
1988
External Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
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Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
Education
Complutense University of Madrid(doctorate)
Doctoral Advisors
Barbara KrausMikel SanzToby S CubittThorsten WahlFernando PastawskiWolfgang DürChristine MuschikGeza GiedkeNorbert SchuchKlemens HammererBirger HorstmannStefan KühnMichael LubaschJuani Bermejo-VegaLeonardo MazzaEric M. KesslerSilke WeinfurtnerLuis Lorenzo Sánchez-Soto
Career Timeline
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics?–present
University of Innsbruck?–present
University of Colorado?–present
Technical University of Munich?–present
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha?–present
University of Colorado Boulder1993–1994
Positions & Roles
member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences
Top Publications
Matrix product states and projected entangled pair states: Concepts, symmetries, theorems
Reviews of Modern Physics2021629 citations
The 2019 surface acoustic waves roadmap
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics2019363 citations
Unconventional quantum optics in topological waveguide QED
Science Advances2019213 citations
Faster ground state preparation and high-precision ground energy estimation with fewer qubits
Journal of Mathematical Physics2019129 citations
Algorithms for Quantum Simulation at Finite Energies
PRX Quantum2021100 citations
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
Gilles Brassard
Turing Award (2025)
Martin Rees
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
Charles Bennett
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2023)
MB
Michael Berry
BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge (Basic Sciences) (2010)
Yakir Aharonov
BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge (Basic Sciences) (2010)
Jainendra K. Jain
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
Moti Heiblum
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
JP
James P. Eisenstein
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
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