Predictive algorithms for simulating quantum materials

This project aims to develop advanced predictive algorithms for quantum many-body systems by integrating field-theory methods with tensor techniques and machine learning to enhance understanding of quantum materials.

Subsidie
€ 3.499.299
2025

Projectdetails

Introduction

This project seeks to advance the field of predictive algorithms for quantum many-body systems by developing a next-generation numerical toolset. The project will focus on combining field-theory based methods for both perturbative and non-perturbative ab-initio and model systems with innovations in tensor techniques, quantum Monte Carlo, machine learning, and numerical analysis.

Objectives

By utilizing these innovative methods, we aim to deepen our understanding of quantum phases and exotic properties of materials, focusing in particular on experimentally measurable quantities.

Current Challenges

Currently, accurate methods for studying correlated quantum materials and their excitations are lacking. Established technology either employs the so-called density functional theory, which relies on uncontrolled approximations to electron correlations and may be imprecise for systems with partially filled d- or f-shells, or proceeds by downfolding to an effective low-energy model which may capture correlations but neglects important aspects of electronic structure.

Recent Advances

Recent years have seen substantial progress in methodologies for simulating finite-temperature field theories ab-initio, using:

  1. Diagrammatic perturbation theory
  2. Non-perturbative embedding methods

These methodologies also take advantage of advances in numerical mathematics, computer science, and machine learning, where fast tensor algorithms such as tensor cross-interpolation techniques have been developed.

Future Directions

We believe that by combining progress in these areas, it will be possible to generate a new generation of predictive and systematically improvable algorithms for obtaining experimentally measurable properties of strongly correlated quantum materials, including:

  • Angle-resolved spectroscopy
  • Neutron spectroscopy
  • Resonant inelastic x-rays

Conclusion

Ultimately, we aim to unlock new insights into the behavior of quantum materials, which will have profound implications for future scientific and technological advancements.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 3.499.299
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.499.299

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-6-2025
Einddatum31-5-2030
Subsidiejaar2025

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKIpenvoerder

Land(en)

Poland

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