ONR workshop on Multimodal coupling in atomically precise materials
Abstract
Since the discovery of the atomic theory of matter, it has been a long standing goal of scientists to create materials where each atom is placed in a well-defined location. In solid-state systems, due to the extraordinary large number of degrees of freedom, thermodynamics and kinetics can lead to formation of uncontrolled defects thereby putting a fundamental limit on the level of atomic precision that can be achieved in crystalline materials. Therefore, more work needs to be done towards predictive and directed synthesis of materials to achieve precisely controlled properties and tailored responses to external fields. In addition, with the recent appreciation of the role of quantum geometry and topology in determining the bandstructures and properties of matter, new principles must be developed to realize these designer materials, which one hopes can address the growing needs of the society. Therefore, to synthesize the next generation of precisely engineered materials would requirea large collaborative effort involving chemists, physicists, materials and device scientists along with a strong support from theorists who can predict and explain a variety of phenomena from growth to measured responses. A need is identified to organize a brainstorming workshop to discuss the latest progress in the area of precise materials growth and identify the biggest questions and challenges in the field. The workshop will occur over two daysinvolving around forty experts from academia and national labs who will discuss the developments and identify critical challenges in their fields. The outcome of the workshop will be a document intended to guide this evolving community and to advise investments in these areas to stimulate new research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512242
Entities
People
- Ritesh Agarwal
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Pennsylvania