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Dr. Dominik Sidler is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the Laboratory for Materials Simulations, part of the Center for Scientific Computing, Theory and Data. His research focuses on quantum chemistry, computational methods, and light-matter interactions in optical cavities. Key areas include polaritonic chemistry, vibrational strong coupling, and theoretical modeling of molecular systems under extreme conditions. He develops advanced computational frameworks for simulating quantum phenomena in materials and explores non-equilibrium dynamics in condensed matter systems.
His work spans interdisciplinary topics such as cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED), spin-orbit interactions in 2D electron gases, and terahertz waveform sampling at atomic scales. Notable contributions include the cavity Born-Oppenheimer Hartree-Fock ansatz and novel methods for analyzing vibrational circular dichroism spectra. Sidler’s research also intersects with experimental techniques, emphasizing precision measurements of electromagnetic fields at nanoscale resolutions.
Publications highlight theoretical advancements in polaritonic systems, including insights into molecular polarization mechanisms, spin-glass connections, and thermodynamic equilibrium properties. His computational tools address challenges in molecular dynamics simulations, such as density artifacts and thermostat efficiency, through innovations like the Fast Nosé–Hoover thermostat and replica-exchange sampling techniques.
As part of PSI’s scientific community, Sidler collaborates on projects like ice dating via radionuclide contamination and ice flow modeling, demonstrating his ability to bridge theoretical physics with applied environmental science. His work maintains a strong focus on computational rigor and experimental validation, advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena in both synthetic and natural systems.
