The project merges the knowhow of two experimental groups of the Physics department, the thermal properties of nanoscale materials group (GTNaM) and the Optics group. The research combines expertise in thermal transport and thermoelectricity in low-dimensional solids together with polarimetry and optics instrumentation. The PhD candidate will investigate light–matter interactions in these systems, aiming to […]
In this multidisciplinary project we will study the phenomenon of chiral symmetry breaking with quantum simulators and quantum-inspired algorithms like tensor-network variational ansätse.Chiral-symmetry breaking [1], the dynamical creation of a mass term for fermions, is at the hearth of strongly coupled gauge theories like quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and it is believed to arise from color […]
Electric-field-driven ion motion is a rapidly evolving and powerful, energy-efficient approach to control magnetism, with broad implications in spintronics, nanomagnetism and related technological fields, including brain-inspired computing. Despite extensive research, most existing studies rely on either liquid electrolytes or solid-state configurations with rigid supports. The Thesis Project aims at exploiting flexible magneto-ionic systems based on […]
Condensed matter physics is entering an era of unprecedented control over the design and synthesis of quantum materials. Engineered materials such, twistronics devices and atomically thin 2D materials have emergent properties that may enable breakthrough applications from tackling climate change to the quantum technology revolution. However, emerging properties are difficult to predict, making it challenging […]
Rational and motivation: The ocean plays a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle, absorbing atmospheric CO₂ and sequestering it in the deep ocean and sediments via physical and biological processes. The ocean carbonate pump influences atmospheric CO₂ storage and sequestration by modulating surface alkalinity (through calcification and shallow dissolution) and by exporting inorganic carbon […]
Neutrino physics has gained significant relevance due to the numerous important measurements currently being carried out and that will be performed in the coming years. In particular, the study of neutrino oscillations [1,2] and the determination of important neutrino properties are fundamental goals of the T2K and Hyper-Kamiokande experiments. Neutrino oscillations are purely quantum phenomena […]
The laws of thermodynamics are a cornerstone of our understanding of nature, spanning all scales of the universe and nearly every field of physics. Magnetism, like thermodynamics, also permeates all scales—from the quantum spin of electrons with the smallest known magnetic moment (9.3·10⁻²⁴ T) to magnetars, neutron stars with the strongest measured magnetic fields (1.6·10⁹ […]
Organic semiconductor materials are attracting growing interest due to their advantages over conventional semiconductors such as silicon and germanium. Their lightweight, flexible nature, reduced toxicity, and low production costs make them promising for applications in organic electronics and optoelectronics. Both organic and inorganic nanostructured systems offer unique opportunities, as their electronic and optical properties can […]
Random phenomena are ubiquitous in magnetism, including the random orientation of magnetization in assemblies of isotropic magnets, arbitrary domain patterns in multilayers, vortex chirality, or Brownian skyrmion motion. While randomness is usually undesirable when seeking repeatable results, it also creates opportunities in stochastic computing, true random number generation, and unclonable functions for data security. As […]
Research in the rapidly growing field of magneto-ionics, which exploits voltage-driven ion migration and redox reactions to manipulate magnetic properties, will be pursued. This approach provides a compelling alternative to conventional methods that rely on magnetic fields or spin-polarized currents, offering a pathway toward ultra-low-power control of magnetism. Magneto-ionics holds great promise for addressing critical […]