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Theoretical & Computational Physics

Researchers in this group explore a variety of problems in the field of contemporary theoretical and computational physics. Topics range from studies of fundamental laws of physics to problems with a more applied flavour, all of which can be tailored to suit the candidate's own research interests. Research areas represented include quantum mechanics and field theory, quantum information theory, theoretical astrophysics, phase transitions, ultra cold atomic gases and theoretical optics.

Many of the research projects offered to students have a strong emphasis on computational methods and numerical calculations. High-performance and supercomputing facilities are accessible via the Monash eResearch Centre.

Numerically evaluated spatial intensity distribution of light illustrating aspects of wave-particle duality. Image is decorated by Schrödinger's, Dirac's, Einstein's, Hamilton's and Maxwell's equations.

	Professor Csaba Balazs	Classical and quantum field theory at zero and finite temperature Large scale numerical computation, parallel and GPU processing
	Dr Jesper Levinsen	Many-body theory of Fermi gases Impurities in Fermi/Bose gases Quantum gases in confined geometries Few-body physics High temperature virial expansion
	Associate Professor Meera Parish	Theory of strongly correlated phenomena in ultracold atomic gases and electron systems Superconductivity and superfluidity Low-dimensional systems Magnetotransport
	Dr Kavan Modi	Quantum communications, computing, and metrology Quantum process characterisation Thermodynamics at nanoscale nonlocality
	Professor Michael J Morgan	Topological defects in physical systems Foundations of quantum mechanics Inverse problems
	Professor David Paganin	Optical physics using x-rays, electrons, light and matter waves Ghost imaging and optical coherence theory Singular optics: caustics, vortices, topological defects Phase retrieval and phase contrast imaging
	Dr Timothy Petersen	Hybrid reverse Monte Carlo Structure of disordered carbon Diffraction physics Singular electron optics Tomography
	Dr Felix Pollock	Open quantum systems theory Memory effects in quantum dynamics Quantum control and the geometry of quantum state spaces Thermodynamics of quantum systems
	Associate Professor Peter Skands	Higgs boson physics Monte Carlo simulations of high-energy particle collisions Particle physics studies for the Large Hadron Collider Quantum chromodynamics Supersymmetry
	Professor German Valencia	Particle physics phenomenology Standard model physics and beyond

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