Russian University Creates Digital Twin of a Quantum Laboratory

At the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), scientists have unveiled a virtual counterpart to a quantum laboratory—a tool designed to make quantum science and experimentation more accessible.

This full-fledged digital twin replicates a real laboratory, allowing users to model complex experiments in quantum optics. Its intuitive 3D interface enables researchers to assemble virtual setups from lasers, mirrors, and other components, conduct studies, and visualize results in real time.

Simulating Key Quantum Experiments on Unique Equipment

The virtual lab includes a Mach–Zehnder interferometer, a device used for high-precision measurements. The digital twin allows scientists to perform advanced experiments that would otherwise require access to specialized equipment available only at a few leading universities in Russia.

The platform can be used not only for educational purposes—by high school and university students—but also for corporate training programs in quantum technology–related industries.