Topological effects and correlations in quantum materials

该项目旨在推进支持新型量子材料开发的知识基础。处于现代凝聚态物理学前沿的新型量子材料与通常的金属或半导体有质的不同。这种差异是由于它们的拓扑和相关效应，这些效应产生了电子行为，从而产生了非常不寻常和有用的材料特性。该项目旨在揭示拓扑和相关效应背后的机制，并开发方法来增强和设计所需的特性，以促进新材料的创造。预期的项目成果可能适用于一系列领域，从人造量子材料的创造到暗物质探测的新方法。

The project aims to advance the knowledge base that will support the development of novel quantum materials. Novel quantum materials, at the forefront of modern condensed matter physics, are qualitatively different from usual metals or semiconductors. The difference is due to their topological and correlation effects which create electron behaviour that creates highly unusual and useful material properties. The project aims to reveal the mechanisms behind the topological and correlation effects and develop methods to enhance and engineer desirable properties to facilitate creation of new materials. Expected project outcomes may be applicable to a range of fields, from creation of artificial quantum materials to novel methods of detection of dark matter.