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10th Anniversary of Condensed Matter: Recent Advances in Condensed Matter Physics

A special issue of Condensed Matter (ISSN 2410-3896). This special issue belongs to the section "Condensed Matter Theory".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1752

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Prof. Dr. Antonio Bianconi

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Rome International Center for Materials Science Superstripes (RICMASS), Via dei Sabelli 119A, 00185 Rome, Italy
Interests: synchrotron radiation research; protein fluctuations; active sites of metalloproteins; origin of life; selected molecules in prebiotic world; quantum phenomena in complex matter; quantum confinement; superstripes in complex matter; lattice complexity in transition metal oxides; high Tc superconductors; valence fluctuation materials
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Prof. Dr. Annette Bussmann-Holder

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Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstr.1, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Interests: ferroelectrics; antiferroelectricss; multiferroics; magnetism; phase transitions; superconductivity; nonlinear interactions
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Prof. Dr. Bernardo Barbiellini

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Interests: theoretical physics; density functional theory; computational materials science; X-ray spectroscopy; positron spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Condensed Matter, the open access journal that was introduced with the aim of publishing research in all aspects of condensed matter physics, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Launched in 2016, the journal has published more than 600 articles covering all aspects in the field related to solid state physics, magnetism, structure of matter and phase transitions, properties of composites and alloys, electronic properties of materials, superconductivity, spintronics, and quantum phenomena in complex materials.

To celebrate its success and its 10th anniversary and, especially, to thank the enthusiastic and continuous support of so many readers, authors, reviewers, and editors from the very beginning, we plan to edit a Special Issue entitled ‘10th Anniversary of Condensed Matter: Recent Advances in Condensed Matter Physics’. Researchers working in any field related to the topic are invited to contribute to this Special Issue with either reviews of the hottest topics, featured articles with current and future challenges, or original contributions. We intend to cover all the topics mentioned above including critical reviews and featured articles to summarize the state of the art and the future perspectives of condensed matter physics.

Prof. Dr. Antonio Bianconi
Prof. Dr. Annette Bussmann-Holder
Prof. Dr. Bernardo Barbiellini
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Condensed Matter is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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  • condensed matter physics
  • electronic
  • solid state physics
  • magnetism
  • composites and alloys
  • solids and liquids
  • superconductivity
  • spintronics
  • quantum phenomena
  • quantum materials
  • strongly correlated systems
  • soft condensed matter
  • semiconductor
  • topological materials
  • novel materials

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Using Machine-Learned Force Fields for Describing Heat-Transport-Related Quantities in AlGaN and Derived Materials
by Simon Fernbach, Egbert Zojer and Natalia Bedoya-Martínez
Condens. Matter 2026, 11(2), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat11020023 - 11 Jun 2026
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In this work, we develop machine-learned moment tensor potentials (MTPs) to simulate the static and dynamic structural properties in AlxGa1−xN and related materials. The potentials are trained on DFT-calculated data for forces, stresses, and energies obtained from random [...] Read more.
In this work, we develop machine-learned moment tensor potentials (MTPs) to simulate the static and dynamic structural properties in AlxGa1−xN and related materials. The potentials are trained on DFT-calculated data for forces, stresses, and energies obtained from random atomic displacements and cell deformations. MTP-calculated physical properties, including lattice parameters and elastic constants, thermal expansion, harmonic and anharmonic vibrational properties, and the thermal conductivity, are benchmarked against first-principles results and experimental data. The comparisons testify to the very high accuracy achieved by the machine-learned potentials despite the massively reduced computational effort. Additionally, the impact of various aspects of the MTP training procedure is examined. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue 10th Anniversary of Condensed Matter: Recent Advances in Condensed Matter Physics)
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Josephson Interferometry of Helical Phases in Superconducting Heterostructures
by Paulo J. F. Cavalcanti, Jérôme Cayssol and Alexander I. Buzdin
Condens. Matter 2026, 11(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat11020016 - 29 Apr 2026
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We suggest Josephson interferometry as a quantitative probe of spin–orbit-driven phenomena in superconducting heterostructures. Two distinct mechanisms are analyzed: (i) intrinsic helical superconductivity, producing asymmetric Fraunhofer patterns with lobe deformations and field-reversal asymmetry, and (ii) emergent interfacial magnetism in ferromagnet–superconductor hybrids, where Rashba [...] Read more.
We suggest Josephson interferometry as a quantitative probe of spin–orbit-driven phenomena in superconducting heterostructures. Two distinct mechanisms are analyzed: (i) intrinsic helical superconductivity, producing asymmetric Fraunhofer patterns with lobe deformations and field-reversal asymmetry, and (ii) emergent interfacial magnetism in ferromagnet–superconductor hybrids, where Rashba spin–orbit coupling generates spontaneous fields that rigidly shift the interference fringes. The predicted signatures—flux-shifted interference minima, anisotropic critical current suppression, and angle-dependent pattern distortions—provide direct experimental access to finite-momentum pairing and interface-localized fields via standard Josephson current measurements. Full article
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Negative Capacitance Revisited: A Unified Framework Based on Synchronization, Temporal Delay, and Spatial/Quantitative Mismatch
by Yong Sun and Shigeru Kanemitsu
Condens. Matter 2026, 11(2), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat11020018 - 14 May 2026
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Negative capacitance (NC) has been reported across a wide range of physical systems, yet its interpretation has remained fragmented due to the lack of a unified conceptual framework. Existing explanations—spanning ferroelectric free-energy curvature, tunneling transport, plasmonic resonances, and electronic compressibility—have often been treated [...] Read more.
Negative capacitance (NC) has been reported across a wide range of physical systems, yet its interpretation has remained fragmented due to the lack of a unified conceptual framework. Existing explanations—spanning ferroelectric free-energy curvature, tunneling transport, plasmonic resonances, and electronic compressibility—have often been treated as unrelated or even contradictory. This review resolves these inconsistencies by showing that all manifestations of NC arise from non-synchronization between external excitation and internal response. We classify NC into three fundamental categories: temporal mismatch, originating from delays or inertia in charge or polarization dynamics; spatial mismatch, caused by nonuniform field or mode distributions; and quantitative mismatch, resulting from intrinsic parameter reversal such as negative curvature or negative compressibility. Despite their diverse physical origins, these mechanisms share the same mathematical signature (Ceff=∂Q/∂V<0). Organizing NC within this unified framework clarifies long-standing ambiguities, connects previously isolated research fields, and establishes a systematic foundation for engineering NC in electronic, photonic, and quantum devices. The framework further highlights tunnel-current-induced NC as a representative single-particle mechanism within the temporal mismatch category, expanding the scope of NC beyond ferroelectricity and collective modes. Overall, this work positions NC not as a singular anomaly but as a universal response class emerging from the interplay between excitation and internal dynamics. Full article
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