Many-Body Localization in Condensed Matter Settings (F08*)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: from 2018 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 107745057

In the proposed project, we will investigate many-body localization (MBL) in condensed matter settings by addressing fundamental questions regarding the stability of MBL in open quantum systems and proposing new dynamical probes to guide future experiments. In particular, we will theoretically investigate the effects of coupling to phonons, dephasing, and quantum noise on MBL systems. To efficiently simulate relevant model systems, we will development new numerical techniques based on matrix-product states.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 80: From Electronic Correlations to Functionality
• Applicant Institution: Universität Augsburg
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Michael Knap; Professor Dr. Frank Pollmann