Universität Wien

260052 VU Engineered quantum many-body systems (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 17.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 24.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 31.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 07.04. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 28.04. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 05.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 12.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 19.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 02.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 09.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 23.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

What is a quantum simulator and what is it good for? How can we build amplifiers that are as good as quantum mechanics allows for? How can we exploit topology for robust qubits or directional amplification? What are quantum phases and non-equilibrium phase transitions?

This is a rather practically-minded course on advanced topics in theoretical quantum many-body physics with a focus on synthetic quantum systems. We will touch on topics of current research and get acquainted with methods to treat the interplay of interactions, topology, and disorder as well as their control by means of driving, dissipation, and feedback.

By the end of the course, you will have a first understanding of some of the questions in quantum science and technology, the language to describe, and the tools to address them.

Planned topics include elements of quantum dynamics (adiabatic evolution, Landau-Zener transitions, Berry phase), second quantization (bosons and fermions, Bogoliubov theory, Kitaev chain), open quantum systems (Lindblad equation), topology (Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model), phase transitions (Bose-Hubbard model, Dicke model, and discrete time crystals).

The course format will combine lecture units and exercises.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Solid knowledge of (advanced) quantum mechanics. Knowledge of quantum condensed matter physics and of Theory in Quantum optics and Quantum information is useful, but will not be necessary.

Passing and grade will be based on (i) regular attendance, (ii) presentation of at least one exercise problem, and (iii) active participation.

Examination topics

Reading list

will be provided in the lectures.

Association in the course directory

M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B

Last modified: Th 03.03.2022 15:29