Collective Quantum Dynamics
Prof. Michael Knap
Research Field
The research of our group aims at a broad range of questions from condensed matter theory and bridges to quantum optics, atomic physics, and computational sciences. Interactions and correlations in condensed matter systems often manifest in striking and novel properties. These properties emerge from collective behavior of the quantum particles. Many examples can be found in nature, including superconductors, quantum magnets and superfluids. Our research address various questions in non-equilibrium quantum dynamics and transport in ultracold quantum gases, interacting light-matter systems, and correlated quantum materials.
Members of the Research Group
Professor
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Prof. Dr. | Michael | Knap | 037 | +49 89 289-53777 |
Office
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Karin | Ramm | – | +49 89 289-12350 |
Scientists
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Ofir | Arzi | – | – | ||
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Dr. | Alvise | Bastianello | – | +49 89 289-53768 | |
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M.Sc. | Stefan | Birnkammer | – | – | |
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M.Sc. | Johannes | Feldmeier | – | – | |
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Dr. | Johannes | Hauschild | 029 | +49 89 289-53761 | |
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M.Sc. | Wilhelm | Kadow | – | – | |
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M.Sc. | Clemens | Kuhlenkamp | – | +49 89 289-53774 | |
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M.Sc. | Alexander | Schuckert | – | – | |
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M.Sc. | Philip | Zechmann | 035 | – |
Students
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Dipl.-Phys. | Annabelle | Bohrdt | – | – | |
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Julian | Bösl | – | – | ||
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B.Sc. | Ansgar | Burchards | – | – | |
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B.Sc. | Adrian Paul | Misselwitz | 305 | – | |
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Anton | Romen | – | – |
Teaching
Course with Participations of Group Members
Offers for Theses in the Group
- A finite temperature quantum algorithm for the Hubbard model
- The goal of the thesis is to develop an analyze finite temperature algorithms for quantum computers. The field is quickly evolving. Please contact me to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Quantum Science & Technology
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- A finite temperature quantum algorithm for the Hubbard model
- The goal of the thesis is to develop an analyze finite temperature algorithms for quantum computers. The field is quickly evolving. Please contact me to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Condensed Matter Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- A finite temperature quantum algorithm for the Hubbard model
- The goal of the thesis is to develop an analyze finite temperature algorithms for quantum computers. The field is quickly evolving. Please contact me to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Relaxation Dynamics of the strongly correlated Hubbard Model
- suitable as
- Bachelor’s Thesis Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Emergent (non-linear) hydrodynamics in ultracold quantum gases
- Isolated quantum matter can thermalize locally because the surrounding system can act as a path. We will study how hydrodynamics can emerge at late times in such systems. The field of quantum dynamics is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Condensed Matter Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Emergent (non-linear) hydrodynamics in ultracold quantum gases
- Isolated quantum matter can thermalize locally because the surrounding system can act as a path. We will study how hydrodynamics can emerge at late times in such systems. The field of quantum dynamics is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Emergent (non-linear) hydrodynamics in ultracold quantum gases
- Isolated quantum matter can thermalize locally because the surrounding system can act as a path. We will study how hydrodynamics can emerge at late times in such systems. The field of quantum dynamics is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Quantum Science & Technology
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Fractonic quantum matter at low temperatures
- Fractonic quantum matter possesses excitations with constrained mobility. In two dimensions, excitations can for example only move on one dimensional lines. The goal of this thesis is to study either with numerical or field theoretical techniques their ground state and dynamical properties. The field of fractions is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Fractonic quantum matter at low temperatures
- Fractonic quantum matter possesses excitations with constrained mobility. In two dimensions, excitations can for example only move on one dimensional lines. The goal of this thesis is to study either with numerical or field theoretical techniques their ground state and dynamical properties. The field of fractions is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Condensed Matter Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Fractonic quantum matter at low temperatures
- Fractonic quantum matter possesses excitations with constrained mobility. In two dimensions, excitations can for example only move on one dimensional lines. The goal of this thesis is to study either with numerical or field theoretical techniques their ground state and dynamical properties. The field of fractions is quickly evolving. Please contact me directly to discuss a concrete project.
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Quantum Science & Technology
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Disordered quantum systems: Many-body localization
Disorder has a drastic influence on transport properties. In the presence of a random potential, a system of electrons can become insulating; a phenomenon known as many-body localization (MBL) that has been envisioned by the Nobel laureate Phil Anderson. However, even beyond the vanishing transport such systems have very intriguing properties. For example, many-body localization describes an exotic state of matter, in which fundamental concepts of statistical mechanics break down. In this project we will explore these exciting aspects of many-body localization.
- suitable as
- Bachelor’s Thesis Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
- Constrained Quantum Many-Body Systems
- suitable as
- Bachelor’s Thesis Physics
- Supervisor: Michael Knap
Current and Finished Theses in the Group
- Dynamics of Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Models far from Equilibrium
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physik (Kern-, Teilchen- und Astrophysik)
- Themensteller(in): Michael Knap
- Development of a Spatially Incoherent Laser Source
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physik (Physik der kondensierten Materie)
- Themensteller(in): Michael Knap