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Gong Lab
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A theory lab exploring the phases of matter that emerge out of equilibrium and the universal laws that govern nonequilibrium dynamics.
AboutAbout the lab
A theory group working on nonequilibrium physics
The Gong Lab studies nonequilibrium physics from a theoretical perspective.
The lab mainly explores exotic phases of matter that emerge out of equilibrium, as well as the universal laws underlying nonequilibrium dynamics.
Its research spans the boundaries between a wide range of fields, including statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, quantum information, quantum optics, and mathematical physics.
In addition to clarifying fundamental theory, the lab also works on connections to experiments and the potential for practical applications.
Key terms
- Nonequilibrium
- A state that does not settle into a stable condition (equilibrium) even as time passes, for example because energy continues to flow in and out
- Time crystal
- A state of matter that repeats the same pattern regularly in the direction of time, rather than in space
- Lieb-Robinson bound
- A law showing that, in quantum many-body systems, there is an upper limit to the speed at which information and influence can propagate
ResearchResearch themes
The lab's main themes are the phases of matter that emerge out of equilibrium and the universal laws underlying nonequilibrium dynamics, and it conducts research at the boundaries between statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, quantum information, quantum optics, and mathematical physics. In addition to clarifying fundamental theory, the lab also works on connections to experiments and the potential for applications.
*Illustrative imageNew phases of matter emerging out of equilibrium
The lab theoretically explores exotic phases of matter that emerge out of equilibrium, such as time crystals and non-Hermitian topological phases.
*Illustrative imageUniversal laws of nonequilibrium dynamics
The lab investigates the universal laws that underlie how nonequilibrium states change over time. Uncertainty relations and the Lieb-Robinson bound are examples.
*Illustrative imageConnections to thermodynamics and complexity
The lab has broad interests in related fields such as thermodynamics and complexity, and aims to connect different research areas and open up new research directions.
MembersFaculty
The members of the Gong Lab are an Associate Professor, a Research Associate, doctoral and master's students, and administrative assistants.As of 2026
- Associate ProfessorZongping GongPublications ↗
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The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “Patterns in the Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction” Philip Ball - courtesy of Michael C. Rogers and Stephen Morris, University of Toronto / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- New phases of matter emerging out of equilibrium: “Blue Trefoil Knot” Jim.belk / Public domain (cropped)
- Universal laws of nonequilibrium dynamics: “Light cone ja” Planckspace / Public domain (cropped)
- Connections to thermodynamics and complexity: “Mandel zoom 00 mandelbrot set” Created by Wolfgang Beyer with the program Ultra Fractal 3. / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Takasan Lab): “Homogeneous Nucleation Ising Model” Oerpli / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Sagawa-Funo Lab): “Superconducting Quantum Chip with Dispersive Background” OJB Quantum / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Kanazawa Lab): “Neel skyrmion coneplot” Forschungszentrum Jülich / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Kofu Lab (KOFU Group)): “J-PARC Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility Experimental Hall No. 1 Neutron Instruments” Kestrel / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
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