George McKay

PhD Title: Learning Collective Dynamics from Accelerated Quantum Jump Monte Carlo

About

I am a second year PhD student studying stochastic quantum dynamics under the supervision of Dr Katarzyna MacieszczakLink opens in a new window and Professor David QuigleyLink opens in a new window. My research focuses on how non-abelian weak symmetries and large deviation theory can be used in the context of quantum jump Monte Carlo, specifically, for dimensionality reduction, rare-event tilting and uncovering thermodynamic properties.

I am based in the Theoretical Physics GroupLink opens in a new window and am a member of Warwick QuantumLink opens in a new window.

Research Interests: Open quantum systems, stochastic quantum trajectories, fluctuating hydrodynamics, statistical physics.

Background

I completed an Integrated Masters in Mathematics and Physics (MMathPhys) at the University of Warwick, graduating in 2023. My dissertation was titled "Quantum light spectroscopy of complex quantum systems" and was supervised by Professor Animesh DattaLink opens in a new window.

Teaching

• PX457 High Performance Computing and Machine Learning - Teaching Assistant 25/26

Contact: George.McKay@warwick.ac.uk

Office: PS1.38