UBC Physics & Astronomy Department Colloquium on November 12, 2020. Presented by Andrea Damascelli (UBC).
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In most materials, electrons move around and scatter essentially independently of one another. In quantum materials, in contrast, electrons engage in highly correlated motions that resemble a complex dance. These correlations give rise to a wide range of astonishing electronic and magnetic properties that evoke the most profound scientific questions challenging the field of condensed matter physics.
Research at the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (QMI) seeks to unravel and exploit the complex phenomena that emerge in novel engineered materials — not only as a result of these strong electronic correlations, but also from other sources of extraordinary behavior, such as topological states or physical structures created artificially at the atomic scale. Our research has advanced beyond merely exploring these materials so we can now begin to rationally design materials with the ideal properties to serve as building blocks for future ultra-high-performance technologies; synthesize these materials; characterize them, developing new experimental and theoretical techniques along the way as needed; and using them to fabricate archetype devices to demonstrate their technological potential.
In this talk, I will provide an overview of the Quantum Materials and Future Technologies program at QMI, funded in 2015 by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. With unique activities such as the launch of our research Grand Challenges, the development of the Quantum Pathways education initiative, and the creation of industry consortia, QMI brings together research, training, and translation in one holistic coherent effort in quantum materials & quantum technologies.
