Dynamical symmetry breaking and restoration in closed quantum systems

The project explores fundamental questions in many-body quantum physics: Can local microscopic symmetry breaking prevent macroscopic symmetry restoration? How do many-body systems dynamically enhance or suppress charge fluctuations? Research will involve: Developing analytic and numerical methods for non-equilibrium systems, including discrete and continuous time dynamics. Investigating analytically tractable systems, such as integrable models, dual-unitary circuits, and random unitary dynamics. Extending methods to general interacting systems validated at solvable points. The PhD includes comprehensive research training in technical, personal, and professional skills through the Doctoral College Researcher College at Coventry University.

Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline with ≥60% project and overall module average.
Strong background in theoretical physics; familiarity with many-body quantum physics highly desirable.
Experience with scientific computing advantageous.
English proficiency: IELTS ≥6.5 (min 6.0 in each component).
Motivation and ability to complete the PhD in 3.5 years.

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For enquiries, contact: ae5801@coventry.ac.uk