Schröter Lab for Quantum Materials & Technologies

Our research group is focused on the study of quantum materials, particularly chiral quantum materials, which exhibit remarkable quantum phenomena that cannot be explained by classical physics. These materials offer immense potential for advancing technologies such as faster, more energy-efficient and robust information processing and communication. By developing innovative nanoscale spectroscopic techniques and synthesizing chiral materials in-house and with our partners at Max Planck Institutes, we aim to uncover new physical phenomena and structure-property relationships. Our goal is to push the boundaries of quantum material science, with a particular emphasis on chiral structures that could revolutionize future quantum technologies. Our group is currently growing, and we are looking for prospective team members to help us make the materials of the future. Join our group here!

Some of our recent work

Discovery of orbital angular momentum monopoles in a chiral semimetal
Yen et al., Nature Physics (2024) 
Read the News & Views  commentary by Lee & Rappoport
First observation of isotropic orbital angular momentum radiating from a band degeneracy uniformly in all directions. It could set the stage for #ChiralElectronics! more
Discovery of a new spin-momentum locking in a chiral semimetal
J. Krieger et al., Nature Communications, 15 3720 (2024) 
Weyl type spin-momentum locking leads to spin-hedgehogs in reciprocal space that could realize more efficient memory devices more
Topological interface states lead to Josephson Diode Effect
B. Pal et al., Nature Physics 18, 1228–1233 (2022)
The result of our first collaboration with Stuart Parkin’s department at MPI Halle more
Cherned up to the maximum!
Niels B. M. Schröter et al., Science 369, 179–183 (2020), arXiv:1907.08723
Now on the cover of the DIPC annual report!
Featured in the annual review of the Diamond Light Source 20/21! more
New fermions in a chiral topological semimetal
Niels B. M. Schröter et al., Nature Physics 15, 759–765 (2019), arXiv:1812.03310
Featured in the photon science road map of the Swiss National Academy of Sciences! more
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