Floquet Engineering in the Era of Topological Physics and Quantum Coherent Devices

Explore the principles of Floquet engineering and its applications in quantum physics through this colloquium talk delivered by Caltech's Gil Refael. Delve into how external periodic drives, particularly strong coherent light beams, can be used to control quantum phases - a departure from traditional approaches focusing on stationary situations. Learn about the evolution of Floquet engineering over the past decade, with special emphasis on its implementation in topological systems and the creation of topological phases. Discover the potential applications of these concepts in developing novel quantum devices, as the speaker bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in quantum coherent systems.