Quantum Geometric Effects in Semiconductors and Superconductors

Explore quantum geometric effects and their manifestations in semiconductors and superconductors through this 57-minute conference talk. Delve into the fundamental principles of quantum geometry and understand how geometric properties of quantum states influence electronic behavior in condensed matter systems. Learn about the Berry phase, quantum metric, and other geometric quantities that emerge from the wave function's structure in momentum space. Examine specific applications in semiconductor physics, including how quantum geometry affects transport properties, optical responses, and topological phenomena. Investigate the role of quantum geometric effects in superconducting systems, covering topics such as unconventional pairing mechanisms, topological superconductivity, and the interplay between geometry and superconducting order parameters. Discover recent theoretical developments and experimental observations that highlight the importance of quantum geometry in understanding exotic phases of matter. Gain insights into cutting-edge research connecting quantum information theory, topology, and condensed matter physics, presented as part of the Program on Anomalies, Topology and Quantum Information in Field Theory and Condensed Matter Physics.