Strongly driven quantum gases. This project aims to generate new theories of quantum systems that are exposed to a strong driving field, e.g., light or radio waves. Such strongly driven systems provid

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Strongly driven quantum gases. This project aims to generate new theories of quantum systems that are exposed to a strong driving field, e.g., light or radio waves. Such strongly driven systems provide a new way of creating quantum materials with desirable properties, an outstanding goal in physics. Yet they remain poorly understood. The key innovation is the use of cold atomic gases, where analogues of light-driven materials can be simulated, allowing theories to be formulated and tested. Expected outcomes include the realisation and control of correlated quantum phases such as exotic superfluids. As well as advancing fields in quantum physics, this facilitates the design of tailored devices that could reduce energy consumption and the reliance on rare minerals. . Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5108 - Quantum Physics. Lead: Prof Meera Parish