"Local shot noise to explore quantum materials"

Abstract:

Shot-noise is a powerful tool for determining the effective charge of the carriers of mesoscopic systems. This method provides unique information about a broad range of materials such as superconductors and fractional quantum Hall systems. We combine scanning tunnelling microscopy with shot-noise spectroscopy in order to get local information, with atomic resolution. In this session, we will explore the underlying principles of this technique and the novel information it can give, particularly when applied to superconductors.

Bio:

I am a final-year PhD candidate, conducting research at both Leiden and Utrecht universities, in the groups of Milan Allan and Ingmar Swart, respectively. My research focuses on quantum materials, with a particular emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems. I am especially interested in developing and applying novel experimental techniques that can help us understand these systems.