Project description
On the trail of a modern periodic table of topological 'elements'
Topological materials exhibit exotic physical phenomena that could find important application in quantum devices and quantum information technology. The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for theoretical discoveries related to topological phases of matter, among the most important achievements in condensed matter physics. Much as Mendeleev's periodic table predicted the existence of other elements and their properties based on underlying "rules," scientists are developing a modern Mendeleev's table of topological materials. The EU-funded ExcitingTopology project plans to uncover the underlying integrative classification concepts that will guide us in engineering novel states of topological matter, ushering in a new era of quantum applications.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physics
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physics
- natural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicstopology
- social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical transitionsrevolutions
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computers
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)
Coordinator
CB2 1TN Cambridge
United Kingdom
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