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01-17
2013
Fundamental limitations for quantum and nano thermodynamics
Abstract: The relationship between thermodynamics and statistical physics is valid in the thermodynamic limit when the number of particles becomes very large. Here we study thermodynamics in the oppo...
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01-15
2013
On the role of the general non-classicality of correlations in quantum informati
Abstract: Entanglement is considered the most characteristic trait of quantum mechanics. Nonetheless, almost all states---including unentangled ones---of bi-and multi-partite systems exhibit some qua...
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01-14
2013
An introduction to Jarzynski equality
Abstract: In this talk, I will introduce a non-equilibrium work theorem in statistical mechanics—known as Jarzynski equality. Jarzynski equality is widely regarded as one of the most important devel...
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12-21
2012
Quantum-state-diffusion equation: �Stochastic Approach in Quantum Information
Abstract: Quantum-state-diffusion equation provides a generic stochastic approach to quantum open system free and control dynamics that has been widely discussed in research fields ranging from atomi...
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12-20
2012
Journal Club
Abstract: Speaker: Yang-chao Shen (沈杨超) Paper: Visible-to-Telecom Quantum Frequency Conversion of Light from a Single Quantum Emitter Authors: Sebastian Zaske, Andreas Lenhard, Christian A. Keßl...
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12-20
2012
Exploring Synthetic Quantum Materials using Ultracold Atoms: Cold-atom based rea
Abstract: Quantum materials exhibiting collective and emergent phenomena are of central interest in modern quantum and material science. Ultracold atoms in optical lattices provide an ideal test bed ...