CMT Seminar - Yong Baek Kim, University of Toronto - TODAY, October 6th - 11:30am, Smith Seminar Room (1080 PRB)

[Longbrake, Patricia]

Please join us on TODAY for the Condensed Matter Theory Seminar presented by Yong Baek Kim, University of Toronto at 11;30am in the Smith Seminar Room (1080 PRB).

TITLE:  "Topological Phases in Correlated Materials"

ABSTRACT:  Recently there have been significant theoretical and experimental efforts to understand and identify the so-called topological phases of matter in interacting electron systems. These topological phases may be characterized by different kinds of topological properties such as non-trivial dge/surface states and/or unusual elementary excitations in the bulk or surface. Notable examples include quantum spin liquids, topological insulators, and other closely related phases. One of the main challenges is to come up with theoretical criteria that can be used to identify or predict correlated materials that hold promise for the emergence of such topological phases. We discuss recent theoretical and experimental developments in this direction, along with a brief introduction to some of the proposed topological phases. In particular, we focus on correlated materials with strong spin-orbit coupling such as 5d transition metal oxides systems.

Thank you,
Trisch
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