This seminar will present how cold atoms and topological phenomena are merging into one of the most exciting research areas in modern physics. Using cold atoms in optical lattices, scientists can simulate topological phases in materials - from topological insulators and superconductors to the Quantum Hall effect. Such models allow the study of edge states, quantum responses and new quantum phases of matter that do not exist in ordinary materials.
Seminar will take place on 19 June 11:00 val. NFTMC B435 aud.
About the talk
In modern physics, cold atoms and topological phenomena form one of the most exciting areas of research. Using cold atoms in optical lattices, researchers can simulate topological phases of matter — from topological insulators and superconductors to the quantum Hall effect. Sarika Sasidharan Nair will present a topologically nontrivial model realizable in a cold-atom system with an unconventional lattice structure. The seminar will cover both single-particle and many-body aspects, revealing new perspectives for studying quantum systems.
The talk will be held in English.