"Quantum simulation and topological phases in synthetic quantum matter"
Lecturer: Dr. Tomoki Ozawa (Tohoku University)
In this lecture, I will introduce recent developments in the study of synthetic quantum matter, an emerging field in the intersection between condensed matter physics and AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics. In synthetic quantum matter, one studies many-body physics of atoms and/or light through their precise control enabled by techniques of AMO physics. Examples of synthetic quantum matter are quite diverse and include ultracold quantum gases and trapped ions, where one studies atoms, and photonic crystals and photonic cavities, where ones studies light, and various polaritons, where ones studies quasiparticles made of light and matter. In synthetic quantum matter, one can experimentally realize various Hamiltonians and models of interest, which can be called quantum simulation. I will elucidate what is different and what is common between the study of many-body physics in synthetic quantum matter and that in conventional condensed matter physics such as solid-state electrons. I will put emphasis on the recent study of topological condensed matter physics in synthetic quantum matter.
The doctor course students are expected to fully understand the contents at the advanced level.
The students are expected to solve the advanced problems provided by the lecturer.
Synthetic quantum matter, quantum simulation, topological phases
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The lecture is given in a form of intensive course in Japanese.
6/8 (Wed) 13:00-17:30 (including breaks)
6/9 (Thu) 13:00-17:30 (including breaks)
6/10 (Fri) 13:00-17:30 (including breaks)
Place: TBA
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | What is synthetic quantum matter | The lecturer will instruct during classes. |
Class 2 | Quantum simulation in synthetic quantum matter | |
Class 3 | Introduction to topological phases I | |
Class 4 | Introduction to topological phases II | |
Class 5 | Quantum simulation of topological phases | |
Class 6 | Topological phases in classical material | |
Class 7 | Synthetic dimensions and high-dimensional physics | |
Class 8 | Topological laser | |
Class 9 | From quantum simulators to quantum computers |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None.
[1] Pethick and Smith, "Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases, 2nd Edition" (Cambridge, 2008)
[2] Stringari and Pitaevskii, "Bose-Einstein Condensation and Superfluidity" (Oxford, 2016)
[3] Joannopoulos, Johnson, Winn, and Meade, "Photonic Crystals, 2nd Edition" (Princeton, 2008)
[4] Bernevig and Hughes, "Topological Insulators and Topological Superconductors" (Princeton, 2013)
Other references including relevant reviews will be instructed during classes.
Evaluated by questions and discussions during classes and a report related to lectures.
None.