Theory underpinning (bio)molecular quantum technologies

这个PHD项目的目的是从理论和计算上研究量子光与复杂分子系统之间的相互作用，以及研究可能增强某些生物分子的传感或能量传递能力的量子过程。该项目将涉及实施量子张量网络方法，能够平等地处理光-物质相互作用的电磁、电子和振动自由度以及相关的瞬时量子动力学和非平衡稳态过程。这个项目包括与实验小组的合作和持续的对话。通过这个项目，博士生将发展出色的分析和计算技能，并将在复杂量子系统的精确开放量子动力学的理论描述、开放量子系统动力学在不同近似水平下的理论、理论量子光学、非线性光谱理论以及量子相干和量子关联的表征和量化理论方面获得专业知识。

The aim of this PhD project is to investigate, theoretically and computationally, the interaction between quantum light and complex molecular systems, as well as investigating the quantum processes that may enhance the sensing or energy transfer capabilities of certain biomolecules. The project will involve the implementation of quantum tensor network methods capable of treating on equal footing electromagnetic, electronic and vibrational degrees of freedom for the light-matter interaction and the associated transient quantum dynamics and non-equilibrium steady state processes. The project involves collaboration and continuous dialog with experimental groupsThrough this project the PhD student will develop excellent analytical and computational skills and will gain expertise in the theoretical description of exact open quantum dynamics of complex quantum systems, theory of open quantum system dynamics at different levels of approximation, theoretical quantum optics, theory of non-linear spectroscopy and theory of characterisation and quantification of quantum coherence and quantum correlations.