Fundamental science of scientifically and technologically important quantum materials
Quantum materials manifest a wide range of scientifically fascinating and technologically important phenomena, including high-temperature superconductivity, colossal magnetoresistance, myriad forms of magnetism and ferroelectricity and novel admixtures of these states. They embody the central unresolved questions challenging the field of condensed matter physics and are driving technological advances that hold enormous potential for consumer electronics, telecommunications, next-generation computing, renewable energy and medicine. The broad objective at UBC is to advance the science and technology arising from a fundamental understanding of the many astonishing properties of quantum materials by employing unique and highly precise probes, which were developed by the research team.
Materials characterization via angular resolved photoemission and soft X-ray scattering
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Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized Lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Materials and Devices Foundry | Molecular-beam epitaxy chamber | Growth of complex transition metal-oxide thin films and heterostructures that are both scientifically and technologically important |
| Spin-resolved photoemission spectrometer | ||
| Quantum Materials Spectroscopy Centre at Canadian Light Source | Photoemission spectrometer with spin-detection capabilities | Characterization of the magnetic and electronic properties of complex oxide materials |
| Photoemission spectrometer | ||
| Resonant Elastic and Inelastic Soft X-ray Scattering at Canadian Light Source | Dedicated soft X-ray beamline facility at the Canadian Light Source | A wide range of advanced materials can be investigated by various photon-in and photon-out techniques under magnetic fields and at different temperatures |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Canadian Light Source | http://www.lightsource.ca |
| Quantum Materials Laboratory | http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~quantmat/ |