Our group explores optical quantum systems to study emergent many-body phenomena.
Quantum fluids of light can be experimentally realized within nanostructured material-filled optical resonators. Utilizing the light-matter interactions in this platform, we conduct fundamental studies on thermodynamics and quantum-statistical effects.
Specifically, we explore how topological states can arise in photonic structures under finite-temperature conditions, how complex networks of optical condensates can be employed as physical computers for optimization problems, or how quantum many-body states of light, e.g. photon superfluids, can be synthesised at room temperature. Unravelling such open questions is at the forefront of today’s research in quantum physics and may lead to new applications for future quantum technologies.
To learn more about our research you can take a look at at our previous publications.
Current teaching activities can be found here.
You can contact us directly with any questions or attend Prof. Dr. Schmitt's office hours on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
PhD and Postdoc positions are available in our group! And we always offer thesis projects for Bachelor and Master students, as well as HiWi jobs. Interested? Contact us to learn more!
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