Quantum Chaos is the study of the quantum mechanics of classically chaotic systems. The field is currently a very active area of research. Our main thrust is to explore, via electromagnetic experiments, the manifestations of classical chaos in wave mechanics.

Our research program has led to several noteworthy observations listed below:

  • Experimental “proof” of a mathematical theorem on “Not Hearing the Shape of Drums”. Click here to see cover story in Science News.
  • Direct experimental observation of scars in quantum eigenfunctions of microwave cavities. Phys. Rev. Lett. , 67, 785 (1991)
  • Experimental observation of localized wavefunctions in disordered billiards, and deviations from the Porter-Thomas distribution due to localization in disordered billiards. These were the first experiments to be performed on disordered billiards. Phys. Rev. Lett., 75, 822 (1995)
  • First experimental observation of quantum fingerprints of classical Ruelle-Pollicott resonances. Phys. Rev. Lett., 85, 2360 (2000), Nobel Symposium on “Quantum Chaos Y2K”
  • Experimental studies of correlations of chaotic and disordered eigenfunctions and comparison with supersymmetry nonlinear sigma models. Phys. Rev. Lett., 85, 2360 (2000)
  • Tunneling Proximity Resonances: Experimental observation using dielectric resonators Phys. Lett. A, 268 (4-6), 399 (2000)
  • Precision tests of universal aspects of quantum spectra, observation of a “correlation hole”, and tests of applicability of Random Matrix Theories to microwave cavities. Phys. Rev. E. (Rapid Comm.), 49, R11 (1994)
  • Observation of Porter-Thomas distribution and fluctuations in eigenfunctions of chaotic billiards. Phys. Rev. Lett., 75, 822 (1995)
  • Observation of quantum resonances, universal properties, and comparison with semiclassical theories of the n-disk system. Phys. Rev. Lett., 82, 5233 (1999), Phys. Rev. E, 61, 3652 (2000)

It is evident that the experiments are able to explore a remarkable range of issues in Quantum Chaos, including tests of fundamental theories and different classical limits. The microwave experiments have yielded entirely new insights and perspectives concerning the quantum-classical correspondence. The reasons for this success are the ability to study well-defined geometries where the classical dynamics is clearly known, and the precision and flexibility of the experiments. The experiments have led to tests of key theoretical ideas while at the same time raising entirely new questions and motivating theorists in new directions.

Our work in this area is currently funded by National Science Foundation (Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics).

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Localization of Wavefunctions in Disordered Billiards

Experimental observation of localized wavefunctions in disordered billiards, and deviations from the Porter-Thomas distribution due to localization in disordered billiards. These were the first experiments to be performed on disordered billiards.

We show the evolution of localization with increasing scattering by measuring wavefunctions in disordered billiards.

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In: APS Meeting Abstracts, 2002.

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In: APS March Meeting Abstracts, 2001.

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Zhai, Z; Parimi, PV; Sokoloff, JB; Sridhar, S; Erb, A

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In: Physical Review B, vol. 63, no. 9, pp. 092508, 2001.

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Kusko, C; Zhai, Z; Markiewicz, RS; Sridhar, S

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In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/0108342, 2001.

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In: APS Meeting Abstracts, 2000.

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Zhai, Z; Kusko, C; Hakim, N; Sridhar, S; Revcolevschi, A; Vietkine, A

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Observation of individual Josephson vortices in YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7- $delta$ bicrystal grain-boundary junctions Journal Article

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In: APS Meeting Abstracts, 2000.

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In: MRS Online Proceedings Library Archive, vol. 602, 1999.

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Modeling nonlinearity and hysteresis due to critical-state flux penetration in hard superconductors Journal Article

In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/9905063, 1999.

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Observation of spin freezing and relaxation at microwave frequencies in the spin ladder compound $ Sr_ $$14-x$$ Ca_ $$x$$ Cu_ $$24$$ O_ $$41$$ $ Journal Article

In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/9903198, 1999.

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Microwave Absorption Peaks: Signatures of Spin Dynamics in Cuprates Journal Article

In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/9906053, 1999.

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Harmonic generation from YBCO microwave resonators Journal Article

In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/9904080, 1999.

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Nonlinear microwave impedance of short and long Josephson junctions Journal Article

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Kidambi, V; Zhai, Z; Srikanth, H; Sridhar, S; Erb, A; Li, Qiang

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In: APS March Meeting Abstracts, 1998.

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In: APS March Meeting Abstracts, 1998.

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In: APS March Meeting Abstracts, 1998.

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1998.

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Microwave properties of YBCO crystals grown in BaZrO3 crucibles: influence of c-axis currents Journal Article

In: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, vol. 59, no. 10-12, pp. 2105–2109, 1998.

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Magnetoelectrodynamics at high frequencies in the antiferromagnetic and superconducting states of DyNi 2 B 2 C Journal Article

In: Physical Review B, vol. 58, no. 21, pp. 14490, 1998.

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Measurement and modeling of nonlinear microwave response of high temperature superconductors Proceedings Article

In: APS March Meeting Abstracts, 1998.

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New Features in the Microwave Response of YBa 2 Cu 3 O 6.95 Crystals: Evidence for a Multicomponent Order Parameter Journal Article

In: arXiv preprint cond-mat/9610032, 1997.

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In: Physical review letters, vol. 78, no. 10, pp. 1968, 1997.

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