Project “Quantum States of Correlated Systems such as Topological Superconductivity” launched
Oct 15, 2018
Peking University, October 11, 2018: On September 7th, 2018, Quantum States of Correlated Systems such as Topological Superconductivity Project was launched at the West Building of School of Physics, Peking University (PKU). PKU initiates the project as a key component of China’s “Quantum Control and Quantum Information” Program, and collaborates with Tsinghua University, Fudan University and Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
To advance the research and enhance collaboration among different groups, Professor Wang Jian, project leader, introduces the composition, work division and expected results of each research group. Group leaders from PKU and THU introduce the research plans and expectations of their own groups, followed by comments and advice from the experts group.
The project aims to produce candidate material and heterogeneous structure for "Quantum States of Correlated Systems as Topological Superconductivity", after which the project is named. Taking advantage of bulk material, physical characteristics of low-dimensional systems and advanced spectroscopy techniques, the research can hopefully reveal novel quantum states and phase transitions of under-explored correlated systems such as topological superconductivity, associated with quantum transport and regulation under extreme conditions. In addition, the project also seeks to realize regulation under multiple fields.
The project team consists of three Changjiang Distinguished Professors and 20 other distinguished young scholars. With a series of innovative achievements, the team has published more than 60 articles on Science, Nature and other journals in these publishing groups. In the future, the team hopes to train more than 50 doctoral students and develop an internationally competitive research body.
Written by: Wang Xi
Edited by: Yan Shengnan
Source: PKU News (in Chinese)
