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Research

Thematically, our research field is quantum-theoretical condensed matter physics. Presently, our main focus is on topological states of matter, where we investigate quantum anomalies, quantum oscillations, magnetic-breakdown effects, and various transport phenomena. More information on our research interests is given below.

Conceptually, our research addresses fundamental physics and basic mechanisms that do not rely on specific material details. We work with effective models, such as low-energy, tight-binding, and semiclassical models, whereby the robustness of the considered mechanisms, typically coming from topology, ensures their manifestations in real, specific materials. We collaborate with material scientists and experimentalists.

Methodologically, central to our work are analytical investigations that aim to understand the physics at a fundamental, conceptual level. We also perform numerical calculations, which main purpose is to test the analytics on more complex and realistic models. Generally, our research is driven by the physical problems, not by a particular method. As a result, there is a broad range of tools that we use, including scattering-matrix approach, Landauer and semiclassical transport approaches, trajectory-based semiclassics, diagrammatic perturbation theory, and mean-field approximation.

Quantum Anomalies in Matter

We explore the manifestations of quantum anomalies in condensed matter, which are closely related to topological states of matter (Nobel Prize 2016).

Quantum Oscillations

We investigate the behavior of electrons in matter upon application of a strong magnetic field. In particular we explore quantum oscillations of response functions and the effect of field-induced quantum tunneling - the so-called magnetic breakdown.

Non-Equilibrium Effects

We explore systems that are driven out of equilibrium slightly (linear response) and substantially (non-linear response). For example we investigate the conversion of light into electrical dc current -- the photogalvanic effect.

Fermi-arc Metalls

We discovered and continue investigating Fermi-arc metals -- a novel topological state of matter that hosts quantum anomalies.