Watch a 49-minute symposium talk exploring nonequilibrium simulations of interacting lattice models and their role in understanding correlation effects and metastable states of matter. Delve into the fascinating world of Mott insulators, examining their complex phase diagrams upon doping and the protective properties of the Mott gap against rapid thermalization following photo-excitation. Learn about the mechanisms governing the temporal evolution of photo-doped charge carriers in Mott systems and discover the characteristics of photo-induced metastable states. Presented at the DMFT-QE Symposium by Philipp Werner through the Simons Foundation, gain insights into cutting-edge research in condensed matter physics and quantum materials.