Path Integral Approach to Quantum Thermalization

Learn about quantum thermalization through a path integral framework in this 50-minute conference talk delivered as part of the Program on Quantum Many-Body Dynamics: Thermalization and its Violations. Explore how path integral methods can be applied to understand the fundamental processes by which quantum many-body systems reach thermal equilibrium, examining the theoretical foundations and mathematical techniques that describe thermalization phenomena in quantum mechanics. Gain insights into advanced theoretical physics concepts including quantum statistical mechanics, many-body dynamics, and the mathematical formalism of path integrals as they relate to understanding how isolated quantum systems evolve toward thermal states.