The term quantum materials refers to materials whose properties are principally defined by quantum mechanical effects at macroscopic length scales and that exhibit phenomena and functionalities not expected from classical physics. Some key characteristics include reduced dimensionality, strong many-body interactions, nontrivial topology, and noncharge state variables of charge carriers. The field…
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Quantum materials, a fascinating class of materials that harness the power of quantum mechanics, are revolutionizing modern science and technology. Quantum materials often possess exotic states of matter, such as superconductivity or magnetic ordering, that defy conventional understanding and can be manipulated for various technological applications. To further enhance and manipulate the intrigui…
Nature Physics has an editorial The Rise of Quantum Materials . In a refreshing change for the Nature Publishing Group, it is devoid of hype. The editorial nicely gives the scientific background to the sociological observation: As it has become clear that the study of emergent properties is no longer restricted to strongly correlated electron systems, a new, broader description has become necessa…
