Dr. Thomas Barthel

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Biography

Thomas Barthel is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Duke University. He has a Ph.D. from the Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen, obtained in 2009. His primary research interests lie in the field of quantum mechanics, focusing on the dynamics of quantum systems and their applications in quantum computing. Barthel has contributed to several significant publications, including studies on quantum advantage in Trotterized MERA strongly-correlated systems, and the convergence of quantum circuits. Throughout his career, he has been involved in pioneering research on entanglement scaling and quantum algorithms, making substantial contributions to advancing the understanding of quantum many-body systems. His teaching encompasses advanced topics in both physics and applied mathematics.

Research Interests

Quantum Mechanics Quantum Computing Quantum Many-Body Physics Entanglement Matrix Product States

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching courses and conducting research in quantum physics.

Courses

PHYSICS 624: Open Quantum Systems PHYSICS 590: Selected Topics Theoretical Physics 464D: Quantum Mechanics MATH 690-70: Topics Applied Mathematics ECE 624: Open Quantum Systems

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)