Conference Description
This research conference provides a platform for the discussion of nonequilibrium dynamics in quantum materials exhibiting collective or cooperative phenomena. Particular emphasis is on time-dependent properties with interactions between the charge, spin, lattice, and orbital degrees of freedom. Electromagnetic stimulation can alter the degree of freedom competition or cooperativity, leading to emergent nonequilibrium properties or phase transitions. This conference will focus on the means to initiate emergent dynamics, techniques to measure the dynamic evolution of the quantum properties, and the underpinning theory to advance our ability to understand and control dynamics in quantum materials.
One important component of the conference will be the application of state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy techniques to manipulate and interrogate quantum materials. This includes short pulses of light spanning the frequency range from THz to x-rays, as well as electron and photoelectron probes. These tools offer the potential for new insights into the dynamics of cooperative condensed matter by enabling mode specific excitation and detection of interactions. Another important component of discussion during the conference will be on progress towards developing a theoretical understanding of dynamics in quantum materials. This includes the implementation of new theory tools to characterize nonequilibrium states and provide guidance in the quest to detect new phenomena unique to quantum materials driven out of thermodynamic equilibrium.
Partial list of topics / keywords: Materials including ferroelectrics, superconductors, Mott-Hubbard insulators, topological insulators, transition metal oxides, 2D materials and transition metal chalcogenides. Phenomena including photoinduced phase transitions, Floquet dynamics, coherent order parameter dynamics, nonlinear phononics, spin dynamics, and topological control.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by October 20, 2021. Please check back for updates.
Metastable Light Induced Control
Discussion Leaders
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Antoinette Taylor (Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA)
Speakers
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Michele Buzzi (Max Planck Institute for Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Germany)
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Anshul Kogar (University of California, Los Angeles, USA)
Phononic Property Control
Discussion Leaders
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Matteo Mitrano (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Speakers
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Nicole Benedek (Cornell University, USA)
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Flavio Giorgianni (Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland)
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Prineha Narang (Harvard University, USA)
Floquet and Parametric Dynamics
Discussion Leaders
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Gil Refael (California Institute of Technology, USA)
Speakers
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Eugene Demler (Harvard University, USA)
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Takashi Oka (University of Tokyo, Japan)
Coherent and Collective Phenomena
Discussion Leaders
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Thomas Devereaux (Stanford University, USA)
Speakers
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Fahad Mahmood (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA)
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Ryo Shimano (University of Tokyo, Japan)
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Haidan Wen (Argonne National Laboratory, USA)
Two-Dimensional and Layered Materials
Discussion Leaders
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David Hsieh (California Institute of Technology, USA)
Speakers
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Andrea Young (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
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Liuyan Zhao (University of Michigan, USA)
Topological Dynamics and Control
Discussion Leaders
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James McIver (Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Germany)
Speakers
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Alessandra Lanzara (University of California, Berkeley, USA)
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Aaron Lindenberg (Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, USA)
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Michael Sentef (Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Germany)
Spin Dynamics and Control
Discussion Leaders
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Flavio Giorgianni (Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland)
Speakers
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Andrea Caviglia (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
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David Hsieh (California Institute of Technology, USA)
Theory: Light-Induced Control
Discussion Leaders
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Prineha Narang (Harvard University, USA)
Speakers
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Martin Claassen (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
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Thomas Devereaux (Stanford University, USA)
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Dante Kennes (RWTH Aachen University, Germany)
Early-Career Investigator Presentations
Discussion Leaders
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Daniele Fausti (University of Trieste, Italy)
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