Time-resolved sImulations of ultrafast phenoMena in quantum matErialS
Tailoring materials from first principles
The TIMES doctoral network merges different areas of expertise within first-principles computational and theoretical approaches of high accuracy and predictive power, to improve existing methods for incorporating nonequilibrium dynamics in condensed matter physics.
TIMES integrates academic and non-academic groups across Europe and is training the new generation of scientists who will devise novel theoretical and computational frameworks for simulating non-equilibrium phenomena and acquire experience in associated industrial applications. A particular emphasis will be put on the study of correlated structural dynamics, coherent light-matter interaction, and dissipative phenomena.
Challenges
Control of Coherent Quantum States
Ultra-short laser pulses can be used to initiate, manipulate, and control coherent electron dynamics. Coherent states and their dynamics can be exploited for quantum computing applications.
Exciton-Phonon for Optoelectronic Devices
Exciton-phonon interaction in layered materials for optoelectronic devices.
Insight into Ultrafast Phase Transitions
Magnetic phase transitions in FeRh for data storage devices.
Electronic phase transitions in LiTaO3 and LiNbO3 for optoelectronic devices.
Designing Quantum Emitters
Designing single-photon quantum emitters by defect engineering in 2D materials.
Training
Training novel theoretical and computational frameworks for simulating non-equilibrium phenomena
- Combination of different methodologies and theories to simulate electron and atoms dynamics at distinct timescales.
- Training in High-Performance Computing and first principles methods.
- Integrate theoretical research on ultrafast phenomena with experimental activities.
- Close cooperation with industry partners to facilitate the realization of novel concepts, applications, and technologies.
- Research stays across the network.
Open Science
- Release open-source codes on public code-sharing platforms (GitHub and GitLab).
- Findability of data/research outputs.
- Publications available in public repositories.
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