How do interactions triggered by light give rise to novel phases of matter?
Science / Physics
Breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying properties of matter have fueled technological progress over the past century. However, the realm of electron interactions still holds vast untapped potential. This project investigates electronic systems coupled to optical cavities, an emerging interdisciplinary field at the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum optics called cavitronics. By exploring how light-matter coupling in cavities produces electron interactions, which could lead to new quantum phases such as superconductivity or metal-insulator transitions, we aim to understand how tuning cavity parameters can enable control over these phenomena in next-generation devices. We employ advanced numerical techniques, including quantum Monte Carlo simulations, to model and predict these complex behaviors.
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Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
