Driven by scientific curiosity and technological developments, we investigate physics at the nanoscale in materials. Condensed matter displays a wealth of interesting and exotic behavior which ultimately is possible to understand through the theory of quantum physics. We are part of the Center of Excellence QuSpin at NTNU (2017-2027).
We use analytical and numerical models to describe the complex interactions that takes place in materials. Our focus is on quantum transport and we have a strong link to experimental activity, collaborating regularly with international groups.
Erik Wegner Hodt successfully defended his Ph.D thesis "Quantum phenomena in magnetically polarized and superconducting lattice models". Opponents were Annica Black-Schaffer and Kjetil M. D. Hals. Erik, it has been a blast.
Andreas Solberg Stapnes wins the award for best Master thesis in Technology in competition with excellent students from the whole faculty. Martin has written his master thesis on the time dynamics of a quantum mechanical spin model for altermagnets and also obtained unparalleled grades throughout his studies.
One PhD position in theoretical condensed matter physics is available in our group. The topic will be quantum phenomena in heterostructures with a special focus on transport.
For more information and to apply, click here. The deadline is January 31st, 2025.
Congratulations to Pavlo for acquiring a position as assistant professor at the University of Missouri (US). You will be dearly missed in the group and at QuSpin, but we are very happy for you.
In collaboration with Bjørnulf Brekke, Pavlo Sukhachov, Hans Gløckner Giil, and Arne Brataas, we have published a paper in Phys. Rev. Lett. on the emerging field of p-wave magnetism with the title "Minimal models and transport properties of unconventional p-wave magnets".
Jacob Linder joins the editorial board of Physical Review Letters as a Divisional Associate Editor in condensed matter physics. It will be a great privilege to serve the physics community in this role.