# Non-equilibrium dynamics of artificial quantum matter

 Title: Non-equilibrium dynamics of artificial quantum matter Author: Babadi, Mehrtash Citation: Babadi, Mehrtash. 2013. Non-equilibrium dynamics of artificial quantum matter. Doctoral dissertation, Harvard University. Full Text & Related Files: Babadi_gsas.harvard_0084L_11114.pdf (10.81Mb; PDF) Abstract: The rapid progress of the field of ultracold atoms during the past two decades has set new milestones in our control over matter. By cooling dilute atomic gases and molecules to nano-Kelvin temperatures, novel quantum mechanical states of matter can be realized and studied on a table-top experimental setup while bulk matter can be tailored to faithfully simulate abstract theoretical models. Two of such models which have witnessed significant experimental and theoretical attention are (1) the two-component Fermi gas with resonant $s$-wave interactions, and (2) the single-component Fermi gas with dipole-dipole interactions. This thesis is devoted to studying the non-equilibrium collective dynamics of these systems using the general framework of quantum kinetic theory. Terms of Use: This article is made available under the terms and conditions applicable to Other Posted Material, as set forth at http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:dash.current.terms-of-use#LAA Citable link to this page: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11169791 Downloads of this work: