Orateur
Description
Our group develops and uses SQUID-based magnetic imaging to study quantum materials and exotic states of matter. The strengths of this technique lie in its ability to locally map the behavior of electrons in real space. For example, to probe unconventional superconductors we simultaneously map the spatial distribution of the superfluid density, magnetic signals and induced normal- and super-current flow. We study Josephson junction arrays, SC membranes and magnetism in sub-micron objects like individual nano particles. The simultaneous view of multiple electronic states, combined with knobs like strain, electrostatic gating , etc. and the ability to see buried surfaces provides a unique opportunity to resolve the underlying physics.