Quantum Many-Body Physics of Ultracold Molecules in Optical Lattices: Models and Simulation Methods

By Michael L. Wall

Book Overview

This thesis investigates ultracold molecules as a resource for novel quantum many-body physics, in particular by utilizing their rich internal structure and strong, long-range dipole-dipole interactions. In addition, numerical methods based on matrix product states are analyzed in detail, and general algorithms for investigating the static and dynamic properties of essentially arbitrary one-dimensional quantum many-body systems are put forth. Finally, this thesis covers open-source implementations of matrix product state algorithms, as well as educational material designed to aid in the use of understanding such methods.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319142518
• ISBN13: 9783319142517
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"