Quenched randomness and dissipation effects in quantum systems with competing orders

• Grant number: 26/05665-0
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
• Start date: August 19, 2026
• End date: October 03, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Condensed Matter Physics
• Principal Investigator: José Abel Hoyos Neto
• Grantee: José Abel Hoyos Neto
• Visiting researcher: Thomas Vojta
• Visiting researcher institution: Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) , United States
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: São Carlos
• Associated research grant: 22/15453-0 - Correlated quantum materials, AP.TEM

Abstract

The visit of Prof. Thomas Vojta to the Instituto de Física de São Carlos - USP aims to revitalize the scientific collaboration with the group of Prof. José Hoyos. The main goals are: (i) initiating a new collaboration on the effects of quenched randomness and dissipation in systems exhibiting intertwined orders, and (ii) continuing the collaboration on the effects of randomness in frustrated magnetic systems. In addition to specific research results, we expect the development of novel theoretical and computational methods during the visit. Prof. Vojta will have intense interactions with the students in Prof. Hoyos' group, as well as other researchers at the Instituto de Física de São Carlos and neighboringinstitutions. (AU)