4 papers
Harmonic flow field representations of quantum bits and gates
Vishal P. Patil, Žiga Kos, Jörn Dunkel
We describe a general procedure for mapping arbitrary -qubit states to two-dimensional (2D) vector fields. The mappings use complex rational function representations of individu…
Chiral Edge Modes in Helmholtz-Onsager Vortex Systems
Vishal P. Patil, Jörn Dunkel
Vortices play a fundamental role in the physics of two-dimensional (2D) fluids across a range of length scales, from quantum superfluids to geophysical flows. Despite a history dat…
Discharging dynamics of topological batteries
Vishal P. Patil, Žiga Kos, Miha Ravnik +1
Topological constraints have long been known to provide efficient mechanisms for localizing and storing energy across a range of length scales, from knots in DNA to turbulent plasm…
Controlling fracture cascades through twisting and quenching
Ronald H. Heisser, Vishal P. Patil, Norbert Stoop +1
Fracture limits the structural stability of macroscopic and microscopic materials, from beams and bones to microtubules and nanotubes. Despite recent progress, fracture control con…