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Topological semi-metals represent a new class of materials in which electrons behave like massless particles. These unique characteristics result in unusual material behavior, which we aim to leverage for future technological advancements. One notable property of these materials is their strong paramagnetic response in high magnetic fields. In this project, you will investigate this quantum property across various classes of topological materials while subjected to extremely high magnetic fields and low temperatures.

We plan to explore the feasibility of constructing a thermal platform for rapid control over the local temperature of an on-chip microstructure. Using ALD (atomic layer deposition) and FIB techniques, a multi-layer device with designed thermal boundary conditions will be built and tested under cryogenic environments. 

Superconducting circuits are the basis for quantum technology. Usually, superconductors are fabricated in thin-film form and patterned by lithography. Here you will explore a different approach: Solidifying a gaseous precursor of WCO₆ under strong ion irradiation is a method to directly grow superconductors onto any surfaces. Meanwhile, the carbon concentration critically determines the superconducting transition, the relation between them needs to be explored.

Spontaneously broken symmetries are at the heart of many phenomena of quantum matter. In charge-density-wave (CDW) materials, the formation of a charge order may significantly alter the electronic symmetry of the system. In this project, you are going to explore such an electronic symmetry-breaking effect in various CDW materials by probing the non-reciprocal magnetotransport responses.