Quantum Science
Quantum Science: This figure illustrates the loading of a torus-shaped trap with an electron. The black surface visualizes the external trapping potential. The atomic density is shown in blue.
Quantum effects govern the behavior of a variety of systems including photons, single atoms, molecules and complex many-body systems in condensed matter physics. Quantum science studies such systems and effects, investigates their applications and develops the corresponding theoretical framework.
Insights into the underlying mathematical structures are the key to addressing questions related to fundamental physics and chemistry, as well as to operational problems rooted in computer science and information theory.
Research areas
Quantum science research at the TUM centers around
- quantitative analytical methods for the study of electronic structures in quantum chemistry
- numerical methods for high-dimensional models of molecular quantum dynamics
- randomness in quantum systems
- fundamental limits to quantum communication and computation
- foundations of quantum physics
- control and dynamics of open quantum systems
- fluid type approximations for many-particle quantum systems
Professors
Related research groups
Research News
Global Categorical Symmetries
Unlock the power of symmetry in its broadest form: This is the aim of the Simons Collaboration on Global Categorical Symmetries. Professor Claudia Scheimbauer is one of the principal investigators.
Next Generation Models of Financial Data
Machine learning methods in financial mathematics: In order to intensify collaboration on this topic, Professor Blanka Horvath organizes a Kick-off Meeting from 20 to 22 September 2021.
Workshop: Early Warning Signs
Under sustained global warming, several subsystems of the earth undergo abrupt transitions. There's a virtual workshop on Early Warning Signs for this tipping events on 13 October 2021.
TUM participates in Mathematical Research Data Initiative
Easily accessible research data is the goal of the National Research Data Infrastructure. In October 2021, funding for the Mathematical Research Data Initiative will start. Professor Mathias Drton is Co-spokesperson.