SYMPOSIUM 15 – Emergent Phases in Strongly Correlated Materials

Emergent phenomena in strongly correlated electron systems arise from the interplay of charge, spin, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom, producing collective states that lie beyond the single-particle framework. This symposium will explore the basic science of correlation-driven phases across diverse material platforms, including oxides, intermetallics, and low-dimensional systems. Topics span quantum magnetism, topological band structure, and electronic phases near quantum criticality, with emphasis on the mechanisms governing competing orders and emergent properties. The symposium will also highlight advantages offered by synthesis and structural control, including crystal growth, thin films, and engineered heterostructures, that enable precise tuning of correlated states. Finally, connections between basic science and functionality in computing and sensing will be examined, harnessing the underlying dynamics of emergent phenomena in quantum materials. This program aims to bridge experiments and theory toward a predictive understanding of correlated materials.

Session Topics:

Synthesis, structure, and symmetry of correlated materials
Quantum magnetism and emergent behavior in correlated oxides
Topological phases in strongly correlated materials
Emergent functionality of quantum materials

Symposium Organizer(s):

Christopher Broyles, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
Mengke Liu, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
Christopher A. Lane, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
Junyeong Ahn, The University of Texas at Austin, USA

Point(s) of Contact:

Christopher Broyles; cbroyles@lanl.gov

Division Sponsor(s):

Basic Science Division
Electronics Division