Theory

Research Interests

The research interests of the division are focused on quantum theory of condensed matter and statistical physics. Specifically, they include studies in the areas of quantum magnetism, nonlinear phenomena, and mathematical modeling of physical processes in condensed systems.

Research Areas

• Nonlinear excitations and soliton dynamics – studying the interaction of nonlinear spin waves with inhomogeneous regions in ferromagnetic systems.
• Molecular dynamics of lipid bilayers – modeling biological membranes and phase transitions using numerical methods.
• Radiation resistance of materials – analyzing defects in crystal structures under gamma irradiation using positron spectroscopy.
• Physics of the solar corona – theoretical studies on the polytropic index and the effects of ionization–recombination processes in solar plasma.
• Phonon spectrum in metals – numerical simulations to understand phonon dynamics and its interaction with spin waves.
• Extreme light and nonlinear optics – modeling broadband laser pulses and their nonlinear propagation.

Applications

The research combines analytical, numerical, and computational methods and finds applications in:

• Nanotechnology
• Materials science
• Biophysics
• Astrophysics