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Welcome to the Theoretical Quantum Physics group

We are a theoretical physics group working on topics in quantum thermodynamics, open quantum systems, and quantum information theory.

Our research focus is the interplay of quantum and thermal fluctuations in quantum systems, and the extension of thermodynamics to the quantum regime. Quantum thermodynamics research underpins technological developments that miniaturise to the nanoscale with applications expected for nano- and quantum machines, data storage, quantum computation and communication, and diagnostic healthcare devices.

Spin & Magnetisation Dynamics
the top shows a 2D lattice of atoms, coupling to a spin. on the left, the coupling is instantaneous, on the right, coupling also happens to a previous state. on the bottom the two different dynamics are illustrated on the bloch sphere, where the first case spirals uniformly towards equilibrium, the second shows additional oszillations.
Image: Felix Hartmann

Field of Research: Spin & Magnetisation Dynamics

We study a generalised Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation which takes into account physically relevant additions to the LLG paradigm: coloured noise and memory effects

Quantum Thermodynamics

Field of Research: Quantum Thermodynamics

In our group, we consider systems in the regime of strong coupling, where the Boltzmannian notion of thermality falls apart.

Nanoscale Devices
a schema schowing a quantum dot coupled to a carbon nanocube resonator, with a graph showing different chemical potentials
Photo: Sofia Sevitz

Field of Research: Nanoscale Devices

In our group we study work extraction and work storage processes that take place at the nano and quantum scale.