Topology and dynamics (A01)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 277101999

We study new phenomena arising at the interface of out-of-equilibrium dynamics, quantum many-body physics, and topology. Particular emphasis will be given to the possible realization of these ideas on present-day digital and analogue “quantum simulators”. We will develop protocols to create low-energy states of arbitrary Hamiltonians on these quantum simulators, investigate new ways to classify, control and manipulate anomalous topological excitations in periodically driven systems, and explore topological pumping in edge states of spin-Hall insulator.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 183: Entangled States of Matter
• International Connection: Israel
• Applicant Institution: Universität zu Köln
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Erez Berg; Professor Dr. Piet W. Brouwer; Professor Dr. Achim Rosch