10:28 a.m.
Dear friends,
Next Thursday, the 4th of December at 10:00 in D5.01 we'll have a talk by Félix Thouin
from the Université de Montréal, title and abstract below.
Hope to see you there,
Will Schober
Title: Towards a quantum information perspective on multidimensional spectroscopy
Abstract: Multidimensional spectroscopy refers to an ensemble of experimental techniques
that probe the coherent non-linear response of matter to a sequence of optical
electromagnetic pulses. By analyzing this response, it is possible to infer the quantum
dynamics of excited states. Great technological advances in ultrafast pulse generation,
manipulation and detection have made these experiments more accessible than ever but their
interpretation remains a fantastic challenge. To leverage the full potential of these
techniques in condensed matter physics, we seek to develop an algorithmic understanding of
the effect of a sequence of pulses on matter. In this presentation, I will share with you
the status of this quest. After introducing the technique, a pedestrian stroll through the
formalism of how light interacts with matter will take us right into Liouville space.
There, perturbation theory will surprise us with non-completely positive or trace
preserving operations despite being very real and physical processes. From there, I hope
to gain insights by discussing the road ahead with you all.