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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.

Lay summary

This fundamental research project addresses 4 exciting topics:

A The fundamental 2D Heisenberg model, advancing understanding of the excitation spectrum and its extension to undoped and weakly doped cuprates

B The emerging magnetoelectric compound Cu2OSeO3, hosting a skyrmion lattice that can be controlled by electric fields

C Exploration of dipolar coupled magnetic model systems LiREF4

D Completion of a unique ultra-low temperature SQUID magnetometer