Non-equilibrium Many-body Physics Beyond the Floquet Paradigm

The conference titled "Non-equilibrium Many-body Physics Beyond the Floquet Paradigm" was dedicated to exploring the dynamics of quantum systems. These encompassed a wide range including electronic, atomic, synthetic systems, and quantum computing machines. The primary focus was on elucidating the behaviors of many-body quantum systems over time and under external drives.

The workshop featured a diverse array of speakers, both established leaders and emerging researchers in the field:

• Norman Yao (Harvard University)
• Soonwon Choi (MIT, remotely)
• Dmitry Abanin (Princeton University)
• Hannes Pichler (University of Innsbruck)
• Inti Sodemann (Leipzig University)

In addition to these prominent figures, the conference attracted numerous students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty members. Many of these participants contributed through short talks and presentations during two dedicated poster sessions.

Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in the field of quantum dynamics, introducing novel concepts such as time crystals, multiply driven Floquet systems, and prethermalization mechanisms. The workshop served as a platform for presenting cutting-edge ideas and methodologies:

• Soonwon Choi and Daniel Mark introduced the concept of deep thermalization in atomic free evolving ensembles.
• Hannes Pichler proposed a new paradigm for quantum computing utilizing Rydberg atoms.
• Arnab Das presented new findings on unexplained steady states in periodically driven magnetic systems.
• Yang Peng introduced a novel local signature for identifying Floquet topological phases.

The conference underscored the evolving landscape of out-of-equilibrium quantum systems. As the field progresses towards achieving long-term control of coherent quantum devices, the concepts and results unveiled at the "Beyond Floquet" conference are poised to shape future research directions.

In conclusion, the workshop not only highlighted the latest achievements but also fostered discussions that are crucial for advancing our understanding and capabilities in non-equilibrium many-body physics.