Editorial: Symmetry-guided rational design and control of quantum matter with new functionality
Abstract
Quantum materials provide a vibrant playground to challenge our comprehension of complex emergent phenomena and a vital foundation for disruptive nextgeneration technologies. Ongoing advances in rational material design, synthesis approaches, ultrafast optical control, and experimental and theoretical characterization tools can be deployed in a continuous dynamic feedback loop to probe the fundamental nature of complex matter and achieve tunable control of their functional properties. This Research Topic showcases recent work in the design and control of quantum materials, including new observations, predictions, and methodologies that further our current understanding of their emerging properties.In particular, our collection includes four articles on a wide range of topics, from prediction to synthesis to understanding new materials. Abarca Morales introduces a framework designed to analyze and predict materials' structures and symmetries, especially how they evolve under strain. By focusing on the interactions and arrangements of four interconnected octahedra -a common motif in many quantum materials -, this model provides insights into the emergence of specific material functionalities and facilitates the rational design of compounds with desired characteristics. Focusing on materials properties, Han et al. reviews the potential of ABO3 transition metal oxides (TMOs) in spintronic applications. Emphasis is put on their unique electronic structures and quantum states,…
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