New Frontiers for Quantum Dynamics
Abstract
The dynamical behavior of many body quantum systems that are far from equilibrium is a great open frontier for theoretical physics, which has been brought into sharp focus by experimental advances in atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics. A fertile dialogue between theory and experiments exists in this field, and has led to the discovery of several new phases of far from equilibrium quantum matter, such as many body localized phases and time crystals. However, our understanding of quantum dynamics is still largely limited to short range interacting systems in one spatial dimension. The proposed research aims to extend our understanding of out of equilibrium quantum matter into new regimes. lt consists of three major thrusts. The first concerns quantum dynamics in two and three spatial dimensions. The second concerns quantum dynamics in systems with long range interactions. The third concerns quantum dynamics with constraints. There is considerable synergy between the thrusts. The research within each thrust further ranges from theoretical issues such as the development of new techniques and the search for new quantum phases, to practical issues such as clarifying how these new phases may be realized in experiments, and interpreting ongoing experiments in light of the corresponding concepts. The research is relevant for a range of AMO systems from ultracold atoms and molecules to trapped ions to NV centers, and for applications thereof. The research is mainly analytical theory, and exploits several new techniques and insights recently developed by the Pl, in which the Pl is expert, and which the Pl is uniquely well placed to exploit. lt will transform our understanding of quantum dynamics, enabling us to discover new quantum phenomena in the laboratory, and to harness them for a new generation of quantum technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2021
- Source ID
- FA95502010222
Entities
People
- Rahul Nandkishore
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Regents of the University of Colorado
- United States Air Force