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Quantum Materials Group

Condensed matter physics has progressed significantly through the discovery of new materials, new phenomena, and new concepts. A prime example is the research on strongly correlated electron systems, a traditional strength of the Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP). Breakthroughs often occur at the intersection of various research fields. With this in mind, the Quantum Materials Group was established to foster interdisciplinary studies that enhance collaboration between experimental and theoretical groups, transcending traditional research disciplines. The group comprises two core groups and twelve joint groups, all of which vigorously pursue research to discover novel quantum phases and functional materials in correlated electron/spin systems. Their efforts include synthesizing new materials in bulk and thin-film forms and characterizing them using cutting-edge measurement systems. Additionally, device fabrication is undertaken for spintronics applications. These experimental endeavors are complemented by active discussions and close collaboration with theoretical groups, which employ advanced theoretical approaches and numerical methods to explore new topological phases.

Member(*Leader) Research Subjects
MIWA, Shinji
Associate Professor
Group's HP
  1. Chiral molecular spintronics
  2. Quantum material spintronics
  3. Operando spectroscopy using pulse laser and synchrotron radiation
  4. Brain-inspired computing using spintronics
NAKATSUJI, Satoru
Project Professor
Group's HP
※ Cross-appointment with Physics, School of Science.
  1. Room-temperature topological transport in magnetic materials
  2. Strange metal behavior and unconventional superconductivity in strongly correlated materials
  3. Manipulation of topological states for spintronics and energy harvesting applications
OSHIKAWA, Masaki
Professor
Group's HP
  1. Anomaly in quantum field theory and classification of quantum phases
  2. Unified theory of nonlinear electrical conduction
  3. Electronic states and transport phenomena on networks
  4. Design and study of exotic spin liquids
Members holding a concurrent position
HASHISAKA, Masayuki
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Nanoscale Science
HIROI, Zenji
Professor
Group's HP
Main; Materials Design and Characterization Laboratory
IDEUE, Toshiya
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Condensed Matter Science
KAWABATA, Kohei
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Condensed Matter Theory
KONDO, Takeshi
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Laser and Synchrotron Research Center
MATSUNAGA, Ryusuke
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Laser and Synchrotron Research Center
OKAMOTO, Yoshihiko
Professor
Group's HP
Main; Materials Design and Characterization Laboratory
OKAZAKI, Kozo
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Laser and Synchrotron Research Center
OTANI, Yoshichika
Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Nanoscale Science
TAKAGI, Rina
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Condensed Matter Science
YAMASHITA, Minoru
Associate Professor
Group's HP
Main; Division of Condensed Matter Science
Visiting Professor
PARK, Byong-Guk
Visiting Professor