Enabling and Controlling the Quantum Effects in 2D Semiconducting Hybrid Perovskites

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Quantum materials exhibit unique quantum effects, including entanglement, fluctuations and coherence, the harness of which could result in ground-breaking applications such as in novel energy technology and quantum computing. 2-dimenional (2D) hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) are a class of semiconducting materials with tunable electronic, optical, magnetic properties of potential quantum control. Here we propose an international research collaboration between Prof. Yang Song of Western University, Canada and Prof. Song Jin of University of Wisconsin-Madison, US with an overall objective to achieve quantum mechanical control of electronic states of selected 2D HOIP materials, realized via molecular engineering (by Jin) in conjunction with pressure tuning (by Song).This collaboration benefits from the complementary expertise of both groups to address the challenges in probing and manipulating the quantum mechanical properties and thus offers an excellent training platform for research personnel in this frontier. Guided by the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness, trainees will obtain hands-on experience in the development of both technical skills and professional skills. This pilot project may well develop into a larger scale collaboration and potentially provide a leading edge in Canada's quantum science.