Athermal Steady States in Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Scalar Fields by Rajdeep Sensarma

Explore the concept of athermal "steady" states in non-equilibrium dynamics of scalar fields in this 42-minute lecture by Rajdeep Sensarma from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the fascinating world of many-body quantum systems and their behavior under coherent time evolution. Examine mechanisms that constrain many-body dynamics in Hilbert space, including Many-body localization (MBL), Floquet MBL, Dynamical Freezing, and Hilbert Space Fragmentation. Gain insights into the stability of quantum matter under external drives and its implications for novel phases of quantum matter in and out of equilibrium. Learn how this research draws from diverse disciplines such as Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, and Mathematics to address fundamental questions in non-equilibrium physics.