Engineering topological states of matter (C02)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 277101999

Project C02 will pursue novel concepts to design entangled topological states of matter. In one part of the project, we will explore the potential of twisted bilayer graphene for realizing topological states of matter. This line of research will also include efforts to unravel the underlying interaction physics of this system in collaboration with experiment. In addition, we will search for and explore topological phases in single- and multi-wall carbon nanotubes. Finally, we will consider heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides as a possible building block for two-dimensional topological superconductivity.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 183: Entangled States of Matter
• International Connection: Israel
• Applicant Institution: Universität zu Köln
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Erez Berg; Professor Dr. Shahal Ilani; Professor Dr. Felix von Oppen; Professor Yuval Oreg