MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURVEYOR FOR QUANTUM MATERIALS AND DEVICES
Abstract
We propose to develop a new instrument for the exploration of quantum phenomena in nanoengineered quantum matter, including unconventional superconductors and two-dimensional magnets. The Quantum Phenomena Multifunctional Surveyor (QPMS) is designed for the in situ characterization of quantum nanomaterials vs. multiple tuning parameters- temperature, doping, magnetic field, electrical current, pressure, and strain. This experimental station will enable studies of the phase diagram of quantum materials in new regimes and with high throughput thanks to the versatile sample environment. The QPMS builds on existing technologies and expands capabilities for advanced characterization of quantum materials that cannot be studied using more conventional bulk probes. At the heart of the QPMS lies a state-of-the-art cryo-magnet that will be interfaced with existing advanced optical probes of collective quantum phases of matter at the nanoscale. The implications for understanding and harnessing this exotic class of materials are numerous, including advances to the basic science of quantum materials as well as new fundamental insights for wide-ranging applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502210130
Entities
People
- Riccardo Comin
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- United States Air Force