Special Institite for Condensed Matter Theory Seminar: "Unifying Kitaev magnets and resonating valence bond states: a 21st century Ising model"
- Event Type
- Seminar/Symposium
- Sponsor
- The Institute for Condensed Matter Theory
- Location
- ESB 190
- Date
- Jan 19, 2023 12:00 pm
- Speaker
- Ruben Verresen, Harvard University
- Contact
- Janice Benner
- jbenner@illinois.edu
- Views
- 164
- Originating Calendar
- Physics - The Anthony J Leggett Institute for Condensed Matter Theory Seminar
Theoretical paradigms for exotic states of matter are key for providing understanding as well as for guiding experimental searches in quantum materials. For the case of quantum spin liquids in frustrated magnets, two paradigms are given by the Kitaev honeycomb model and Anderson's resonating valence bond states, exemplifying exchange and geometric frustration, respectively. In this talk, we will see that these are two sides of the same coin. Inspired by recent theory and experiments on Rydberg blockade physics, we introduce a generalized Ising model which unifies these paradigms. We will explore how this new approach provides fresh inspiration for the exploration of topological states in quantum materials.