Colloquium- “Pressure-Harnessed Quantum Materials Enriched in Low-Z Elements” with Prof. Isaiah J. Lim
Colloquium
October 30, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
SES 238
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Download iCal FileProfessor Isaiah J. Lim, Department of Physics, Eastern Illinois University
Abstract: Every material in the universe is subject to pressure, ranging from nearly zero in the vacuum of interstellar space to 1 atm at sea level on Earth, and even to unimaginably extreme pressures of 40 million atm in the core of Jupiter or 10^30 atm in the core of a neutron star. As a fundamental thermodynamic variable, pressure governs the physical properties of condensed matter by altering interatomic distances and, consequently, controlling every aspect of the interaction of electromagnetic forces within a system. Therefore, studying the effects of pressure provides fundamental insights into the factors that influence material properties and can guide us in designing and synthesizing advanced materials applicable under ambient conditions. In this talk, I will address some of the most exciting examples of pressure effects in low-Z-rich superconducting materials [1,2] and two-dimensional layered materials for hydrogen storage [3] from a general perspective. I will also highlight the unique challenges posed by various high-pressure techniques. My aim is to present a hopeful picture that underscores the singular power of applied pressure to provide a pathway to advanced functional quantum materials.
Date posted
Oct 11, 2024
Date updated
Oct 18, 2024