Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Members apply theoretical and computational tools to study the quantum properties of condensed matter systems. A major focus within the group is understanding novel and unusual phases of matter, as well as non-equilibrium aspects of materials.
Ongoing studies explore the topology of quantum degrees of freedom, quantum magnetism, unconventional superconductivity, and other highly entangled states of matter with relevance to quantum information sciences.
Members
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Professor Bansil’s research focuses on first principles studies, oftopological materials, and optical spectroscopy.
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Professor Cheng’s expertise lies in theory, modeling, and simulation of multi-scale physics and systems.
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Professor Feiguin’s research includes computational modeling of time-resolved spectroscopies and non-equilibrium phenomena.
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Professor Fiete’s expertise includes topology, magnetism, and quantum materials out-of-equilibrium.
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Professor Karma research focuses on pattern formation and nonequilibrium phenomena in materials.
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Professor Yan’s expertise lies in computational physics, quantum materials, machine learning for complex materials, quantum defects, and functional semiconductors.
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Professor You’s research in focused on quantum fields and entangled qubits in correlated systems.
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In the news
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Research
How Yizhi You’s quantum research could revolutionize computing and STEM education
Yihzi You, assistant professor of physics, received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Sciences Foundation to study specific interactions between subatomic particles. -
News
Northeastern scientists help detect axion quasiparticles, offering new clues to dark matter
Arun Bansil, professor of physics, and two other Northeastern researchers, worked with an international group of scientist to successfully created laboratory conditions that allowed them to observe axion quasiparticles for the first time, bringing researchers closer to understanding dark matter. -
Researchers discover new “unexpected” phenomenon in quantum physics of materials
Researchers at Northeastern have discovered a new quantum phenomenon in a specific class of materials, called antiferromagnetic insulators, that could yield new ways of powering “spintronic” and other technological devices of the future. -
The US achieved a major nuclear fusion breakthrough–but obstacles remain. Here’s why fusion power may still be decades out of reach
The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced that a national lab in California made a “major scientific breakthrough”—namely, that it produced a nuclear fusion reaction that resulted in a net energy gain, a condition known as “ignition.” -
Northeastern researchers pull back the quantum curtain
Northeastern researchers have made what they describe as a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum mechanics. -
Researchers discover promising new catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
Northeastern professors Sanjeev Mukerjee and Arun Bansil discuss their breakthrough research on catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells.