Manipulating the world of electrons (IMAGE)

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Manipulating the world of electrons

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The electron world, where electrons (dwarfs) explore their energy band (beach), can be manipulated using external fields or light in strongly correlated insulators. This ability enables new electronic devices with advanced functionality.

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MANA, NIMS and Science Graphics. Co., Ltd.

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