Correlated Electron Crystals

Dear Colleagues,

The studies on “correlated electrons” have not slowed down for a hundred years. The complex physics behind correlated electron systems covers so many intriguing topics, involving many factors such as spin/lattice/orbital/charge couplings, geometrical frustration, quantum spin fluctuation, topological states, superconductivity, and so on. Several examples of recent focuses are quantum spin liquid, multiferroicity, strong spin orbital coupling in 4d and 5d electrons, and Weyl semimetal. The fast development of correlated electron systems puts a high demand on crystal growth of new materials and related characterizations. The discovery of new materials, and synthesis of not only polycrystalline, but also crystalline samples, has become essential for a better standing or the discovery of new physics of correlated electrons.

The Special Issue on “Correlated Electron Crystals” is intended to provide a unique international forum, aimed at introducing crystal growth, as well as the physical properties of various samples, covering a broad range of topics on correlated electron systems. Scientists working in a wide range of disciplines are invited to contribute to this cause.

The topics summarized under the keywords broadly cover examples of a great number of sub-topics in mind. The volume is especially open for any innovative contributions involving crystal growth and characterizations of correlated electron systems.

Dr. Haidong Zhou
Guest Editor

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