A. Som: INVESTIGATING INTERACTIONS: A STUDY OF CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM PHENOMENA IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS
- Starts: 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Ends: 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
This thesis explores a range of quantum and classical phenomena, focusing on the
interactions and dynamic behaviors within distinct physical systems. The first part
delves into the Casimir effect, investigating quantum fluctuations and electromagnetic
field interactions at the nanoscale.
The second section transitions to the study of superconducting Nickelates, where
we use models such as the Periodic Anderson Model (PAM), to explore the emergence
of unconventional superconductivity. The focus is on the interplay between electronic
correlations, orbital hybridization, and dimensionality, which drive the complex behavior
of these materials. Through functional Renormalization Group (fRG) techniques,
the study provides a deeper understanding of the role of hybridization in the
superconducting properties of Nickelates. The final part of the thesis investigates classical coupled oscillators, studying the
interactions and synchronization behaviors in systems of multiple oscillators. This
classical model provides an important contrast to the quantum systems studied earlier
and helps to bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and classical physics through
the exploration of emergent behaviors in both frameworks.
Together, these works offer a comprehensive investigation into the interactions
that govern both quantum and classical systems, providing new perspectives on phenomena
that span from nanoscale quantum effects to macroscopic classical dynamics.
- Location:
- SCI 352
- Speaker
- Abhishek Som
- Institution
- Boston Univeristy
- Host
- David Campbell
