QMatCh · Towards Quantum States of Matter via Chemistry under Extreme Conditions
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2021-06-01 → 2024-02-28
- EU contribution
- €162,040
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Towards Quantum States of Matter via Chemistry under Extreme Conditions
The MSCA-RI Individual fellowship titled “Towards Quantum States of Matter via Chemistry under Extreme Conditions”, or shortly “QMatCh”, aims at the synthesis and crystal growth of low-dimensional quantum materials and the investigation of their structure and magnetic properties under extreme conditions. In particular, the focus is on one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials with antiferromagnetic (AFM) interactions and coupled S = ½ moments, as they are the most promising to experimentally explore the realization of exotic states of matter. The QMatCh project involves fundamental research that has the potential to benefit society through a better understanding of low-dimensional quantum magnets, which in turn could accelerate the development of new superconductors or quantum spin liquids. Quantum spin liquids could be used in quantum computers that promise solutions to pressing societal challenges such as climate change and global economy, among many others. The QMatCh projects tackles two promising low-dimensional systems, the quasi-1D system La3MoO7 and the quasi-2D system, SrCu2(BO3)2. It aims to enhance our understanding of these quantum materials by synthesizing and growing these phases which are crucial for investigating their structure and properties. The use of advanced synthetic approaches, both at ambient and extreme conditions, together with a variety of state-of-the-art characterization techniques, aims at a comprehensive and interdisciplinary research approach.
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Project objective
Quantum materials hold the promise to spark the next technological revolution; the realization of quantum computers, high-speed electronic devices, or cheap energy delivered over superconducting wires could transform our society. However, the experimental realisation of such devices is slow to develop due to a lack of understanding of crucial underlying quantum phenomena. Magnetic systems with low dimensionality could provide one of the most important avenues for the realisation of exotic quantum states of matter. Yet the exploration of the properties and applications of quantum materials relies on advances in synthesis techniques. With the aim of expanding the frontiers of quantum materials, this project aims to explore low dimensional quantum systems under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. Motivated by finding quantum states of matter, the synthesis of new magnetic phases with a one-dimensional and two-dimensional arrangement of spins is targeted. Firstly, the realization of 1D quantum magnetism in quasi-one-dimensional La3MoO7 by chemical and physical means will be explored. Secondly, the realization of spin ½ decorated anisotropic Shastry-Sutherland lattice in the quasi-two-dimensional SrCu2(BO3)2 system by chemical doping (on both A- and B-site) will be investigated. A plethora of synthetic techniques including high-pressure synthesis in the GPa range will be employed to obtain the targeted phases. The physical properties of the synthesised materials will be investigated through a variety of cutting-edge characterisation techniques such as X-ray and neutron scattering, electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic and muon spin resonance which will reveal important information on the nature of the magnetic interactions and dimensionality. The results of this project may provide new systems that exhibit quantum phenomena and thus help to expand the frontiers of quantum materials.
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Participants
- INSTITUT JOZEF STEFAN · LjubljanaCoordinatorSlovenia
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