A Quasinormal Mode Approach to Nonthermal Fixed Points
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Explore a specialized conference talk examining the application of quasinormal mode techniques to understand nonthermal fixed points in nonequilibrium statistical physics. Delve into advanced theoretical physics concepts that bridge quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, focusing on how quasinormal modes—typically used in black hole physics and AdS/CFT correspondence—can provide insights into the behavior of systems far from thermal equilibrium. Learn about the mathematical framework connecting gravitational physics concepts to condensed matter and statistical physics problems, particularly in understanding universal scaling behaviors and critical phenomena in driven systems. Discover how techniques from string theory and holographic duality can illuminate the dynamics of quantum and classical systems that reach nonthermal steady states, offering new perspectives on thermalization processes and transport phenomena. This presentation is part of a comprehensive workshop bringing together researchers from classical statistical physics, quantum many-body systems, and string theory to explore convergent themes in nonequilibrium hydrodynamics and thermodynamics.
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A Quasinormal Mode approach to Nonthermal Fixed Points by Matisse De Lescluze
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences