Manipulating correlated quantum magnets by a periodic drive (C06)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: since 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 492547816

The application of a strong electromagnetic drive has emerged as a powerful new route to manipulate materials properties. Remarkably, it has been predicted that sought-after quantum phases, for example with topological properties, can be created by periodic driving. However, realistic calculations including the non-trivial heating dynamics and material specific couplings are missing. The central goal of this project will be to theoretically investigate how novel dynamical phases of quantum magnets can be realized by realistic driving protocols and how to probe the emergent properties of sought-after topological magnetic phases.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 360: Constrained Quantum Matter
• Applicant Institution: Universität Augsburg
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Michael Knap; Professor Dr. Johannes Knolle