Unifying theoretical description of relaxation in electron systems (B07)

• Subject Area: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 278162697

The project aims at theoretically understanding the complex quantum many-body dynamics in electronic systems driven by an external stimulus. The relaxation may occur intrinsically or by coupling to the environment. The dominating relaxation channels change from stage to stage of the equilibration process. The aim is to develop a comprehensive picture of these relaxation phenomena by intertwining different theoretical approaches. This will be achieved by collaborative development and application of methods interfacing the sub-disciplines of the Principal Investigators.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1242: Non-equilibrium dynamics of condensed matter in the time domain
• Applicant Institution: Universität Duisburg-Essen
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Peter Kratzer; Professor Dr. Jürgen König; Professor Dr. Ralf Schützhold