Veranstaltung
Antrittsvorlesung Prof. Dr. Thomas Weitz -Why knowing the Oktoberfest, Tesafilm and a pencil is all you need to understand unexpected quantum phenomena in graphene -
| Titel der Veranstaltung | Antrittsvorlesung Prof. Dr. Thomas Weitz -Why knowing the Oktoberfest, Tesafilm and a pencil is all you need to understand unexpected quantum phenomena in graphene - |
| Reihe | Antrittsvorlesungen von neu an die Universtiät Göttingen berufenen Professorinnen und Professoren |
| Veranstalter | Fakultät für Physik |
| Referent/in | Prof. Dr. Thomas Weitz |
| Einrichtung Referent/in | I. Physikalisches Institut |
| Veranstaltungsart | Antrittsvorlesung |
| Kategorie | Forschung |
| Anmeldung erforderlich | Nein |
| Beschreibung | Why knowing the Oktoberfest, Tesafilm and a pencil is all you need to understand unexpected quantum phenomena in graphene One of the most fascinating areas of condensed matter research is understanding how electrons in a solid interact with one another and the underlying atoms. This intricate interplay gives the system the amazing ability to have drastically different properties. It can for example be either insulating or superconducting. It is incredible to think that how electrons interact with one another, they can behave very differently. With so many electrons and atoms involved, it is no surprise that developing a general understanding of this interplay is so complex. That is why it is so exciting to find experimental systems that allow us to systematically control things like electron density and their mutual interaction. The novel class of van-der-Waals quantum materials offers such tunability, opening up a new era of condensed matter research. This talk will give a general introduction in the fascinating class of van-der-Waals materials, how to prepare them and why these quantum materials are of interest for fundamental sciences but also potential applications in fields as diverse as quantum computation and energy science. One specific material will be discussed in greater detail, so-called bilayer graphene. This is a material that is just two carbon atoms thick. It is a truly fascinating system where we can control whether electrons behave more as individuals or strongly interact. When they interact strongly, one can observe either insulating or superconducting phases. Last but not least, the talk will give a brief look into our laboratory, our work beyond graphene and why we have a little Oktoberfest on a daily basis. |
| Zeit | Beginn: 02.12.2024, 16:30 Uhr Ende: 02.12.2024 , 17:30 Uhr |
| Ort |
Fakultät für Physik (Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1) Max Born Hörsaal (HS 2) |
| Kontakt |
Prof. Dr. Thomas Weitz thomas.weitz@phys.uni-goettingen.de |