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Dimer Physics - from new Quantum Phases to Superconductivity

English title Dimer Physics - from new Quantum Phases to Superconductivity
Applicant Ronnow Henrik M.
Number 121898
Funding scheme Project funding (Div. I-III)
Research institution Laboratoire de magnétisme quantique EPFL - SB - IPMC - LQM
Institution of higher education EPF Lausanne - EPFL
Main discipline Condensed Matter Physics
Start/End 01.01.2009 - 30.06.2010
Approved amount 216'119.00
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Keywords (11)

quantum magnetism; magneto-elastic; neutron scattering; Magnetism; phonons; Dimer; Singlet; Superconductivity; Sr2Cu(BO3)2; spin ladder; quantum phase transition

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Quantum magnetism remains at the forefront of condensed matter physics. On one hand, it provides the ideal arena for developing and testing new fundamental concepts in solid-state and statistical physics, on the other hand it has a pivotal role in several classes of emerging materials with new electronic properties, e.g. the high-temperature superconducting cuprates. This project combines solid state synthesis, neutron scattering and bulk methods in the exploration of new quantum magnets, which encompas the archetype of quantum entanglment - the singlet dimer unit. The physics encountered in such systems range from quantum phase transitions to theoretical conjectures of supersolids and superconductivity.
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Abstract

The field of quantum magnetism remain at the forefront of condensed matterphysics.
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