Probing Topological Quantum Matter: Physics Student Research Colloquium
Join the Society of Physics Students (SPS) for a student colloquium in Park 229 (biology wing)!
Miguel O. Mercado is a junior at the University of Southern California pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics and a combined degree in mathematics and computer science. His research interest is condensed matter theory, particularly in developing mathematical frameworks to characterize novel phases of quantum matter.
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Abstract:
Topological phases of matter are exciting for their capacity to robustly encode quantum memories. Theoretically, they possess a remarkably rich structure that has revolutionized the conventional classification for known phases of matter and has spawned new interplay between mathematics and physics. In the noisy-intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era, however, realizing exotic matter on a quantum computer is exceptionally challenging due to current limitations of circuit depth and noise, which grow exponentially with time. In my talk, I will highlight our current progress in quantitatively understanding the behavior of topological matter and their dynamic response under realistic physical conditions. I will present developments in their analytical classification and its utility towards probing new many-body physics using near-term technologies. Finally, I will discuss our efforts towards realizing exotic phases of matter with current quantum platforms, which have the potential to greatly impact nanoscience and quantum information technologies.
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