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Karlo Penc
Ground states and excitations in two- and three-dimensional frustrated quantum spin models

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Budapest University of Technology and Economics
physics
Doctoral School of Physics

Thesis supervisor: Karlo Penc
belső konzulens: János Asbóth
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Wigner Research Centre for Physics (WIGNER FK)
Abbreviation of location of studies: BME


Description of the research topic:

Quantum and classical Heisenberg models on frustrated lattices do not necessarily order at low temperatures but can form liquids of different kinds. Notable examples are the spin-ice and spin spiral liquids for classical spins and the strongly entangled quantum spin liquids for spin-1/2 systems. In addition, strong spin-orbit interactions can induce additional effects.
We will search for the ground states and excitations in quantum spin Heisenberg models with exchanges going beyond the nearest neighbor ones, as well as models describing lattices of Rydberg atoms, artificial spin-ice, and other systems of current interest. It is primarily theoretical research, requiring the application of analytical and numerical methods. At the same time, we will address questions relevant to experiments, like what happens to quantum spin liquids in a magnetic field and whether there is a multiferroic behavior.

Required language skills: English
Further requirements: 
The application of a student with good knowledge of math methods like group theory, linear algebra, quantum mechanics, numerical methods, and, most importantly, enthusiasm and interest in pursuing a challenging but rewarding problem is encouraged.

Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2024-05-31


2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).

 
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