Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modèles Statistiques

Universal random matrix behavior of a Fermionic quantum gas

Since its initial use by Wigner in describing heavy atom spectra, random matrix theory (RMT) has found applications and revealed universal laws in diverse physical contexts, from quantum field theory to disordered systems and wireless communications. A particularly compelling app...

A strong-coupling theory for polarizable symmetrically charged walls with counterions only

A pair of parallel polarizable planar walls at a distance d is considered. The walls are symmetrically charged with a uniform surface charge density, neutralized by mobile point counterions moving between them. The case of repulsive particle images is studied in the strong-coupli...

Accelerating charging dynamics of electric double-layer capacitors

Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), consisting of an ionic fluid between two metallic electrodes, are electrochemical energy storage devices complementary to batteries, allowing for a faster charge/discharge. The charging dynamics in response to a voltage step features a va...