Rationale and Scope:
In modern condensed matter physics, quantum materials research encompasses a broad range of studies in strongly correlated systems with the aim of discovering new quantum states of matter and elucidating the quantum physics underlying the rich phenomena occurring within these systems. Quantum materials research brings together scientists working collaboratively on a variety of interdisciplinary problems in fields as diverse as chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering.
This workshop brings together researchers from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (QMI) and Rice University’s Center for Quantum Materials – both recognized for their world-leading excellence in quantum materials research –to explore opportunities for synergistic research collaborations with a focus on:
- Iron-based Superconductivity
- Two-dimensional Systems
- Topology and Quantum Criticality
Dates and Location: December 9-11, 2020; Online (Zoom access information will be provided to registered participants)
Sessions and Coordinators:
Iron-based Superconductivity:
Ming Yi (Rice University)
Ryan Day (University of British Columbia)
Two-dimensional Systems
Doug Natelson (Rice University)
Hanyu Zhu (Rice University)
Ziliang Ye (University of British Columbia)
Topology and Quantum Criticality
Qimiao Si (Rice University)
Stephan Plugge (University of British Columbia)
Format:
The 3-day workshop will take place from Wednesday, December 9, through Friday, December 11. On each of the three days, there will be one session starting at 10:30am CST (8:30am PST) and concluding at 1:00pm CST. Each session will be devoted to one topic, and will incorporate two long talks and several short talks with ample time reserved for open discussions. The format may be adjusted to realize the main objectives, which are to identify exciting frontiers in each topic and explore potential collaborations.
Organizers:
Andrea Damascelli (UBC) damascelli@physics.ubc.ca
Qimiao Si (Rice University) qmsi@rice.edu
For questions on the scientific program, please contact one of the organizers or session coordinators.
For logistics questions, please contact:
Kassandra Darbel (UBC) kassandra.darbel@ubc.ca
Ginny Whitaker (Rice University) ginny.w@rice.edu