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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.

Address/Contact

James-Franck-Str. 1
85748 Garching b. München

Members of the Research Group

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Office

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Teaching

Course with Participations of Group Members

Titel und Modulzuordnung
ArtSWSDozent(en)Termine
Theoretische Physik 3 (Quantenmechanik)
eLearning-Kurs
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
VU 6 Knap, M. Mo, 08:30–10:00, PH HS1
Mi, 10:00–12:00, PH HS1
sowie Termine in Gruppen
Theorie der Quantenmaterie
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
PS 2 Knap, M. Pollmann, F. Do, 10:00–12:00, PH 1121
Offenes Tutorium zu Theoretische Physik 3 (Quantenmechanik)
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
UE 2
Leitung/Koordination: Knap, M.
Mi, 12:00–14:00, CH 26410
Mi, 12:00–14:00, CH 27401
sowie einzelne oder verschobene Termine
Mentorenprogramm im Bachelorstudiengang Physik (Professor[inn]en A-K)
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
TT 0.2 Auwärter, W. Bandarenka, A. Barth, J. Bausch, A. Beneke, M. … (insgesamt 21)
Leitung/Koordination: Höffer von Loewenfeld, P.
Termine in Gruppen
Seminar und Journal Club zur Theorie der kondensierten Materie
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
SE 2 Knap, M.
Seminar zur Theorie der kondensierten Materie
Zuordnung zu Modulen:
SE 2 Knap, M. Pollmann, F. Zwerger, W. Mi, 14:00–16:00, PH 3344
Tutorenseminar zu Theoretische Physik 3 (Quantenmechanik)
Diese Lehrveranstaltung ist keinem Modul zugeordnet.
SE 2
Leitung/Koordination: Knap, M.
Mo, 16:00–18:00, PH 3343
sowie einzelne oder verschobene Termine

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

Emergent Hydrodynamics in One-Dimensional Many-Body Systems at High Temperatures
Abschlussarbeit im Bachelorstudiengang Physik
Themensteller(in): Michael Knap
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