Research
A short overview on our research interests
The mutual interactions of atoms in condensed matter lead to a multitude of insulating, metallic, magnetic or superconducting states with novel collective excitations. Such behavior is often found in materials with partially filled d- or f-shells whose electrons cannot move independently from each other. Our research is dedicated to such correlated electron systems. Already small variation of the chemical composition, the magnetic field or an applied pressure enables to switch the ground state of these materials, e.g. insulating/metallic or magnetic/nonmagnetic.
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This leads to quantum phase transitions. We are investigating quantum states such as unconventional superconductivity, non-Fermi liquid or spin liquid phases, which are often found in the vicinity of such quantum phase transitions. While this is fascinating fundamental research, correlated electron materials are also promising candidates for the long-term future technological evolution, e.g. for electronic devices.