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260052 VU Engineered quantum many-body systems (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 06.03. 09:00-11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Thursday 13.03. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 20.03. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 27.03. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 03.04. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 10.04. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 08.05. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 15.05. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 22.05. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 05.06. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 12.06. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    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 (quantum noise approach, Lindblad equation), introduction to topological phases, quantum phase transitions, and reservoir engineering (Bose-Hubbard model, Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model, Hatano-Nelson model).

    The course format will combine lecture units and exercises.

    Assessment and permitted materials

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

    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 will be useful, but not 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

    Lecture and exercises

    Reading list

    Relevant literature will be mentioned in lecture.

    Association in the course directory

    M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, PM-SPEC, Doktorat Physik

    Last modified: Fr 17.01.2025 13:46