Neupane Laboratory – Quantum Materials Research Group
Laboratory for Quantum Materials Growth and Spectroscopy
Our research focuses on the electronic and spin properties of novel quantum materials, including correlated topological insulators, three-dimensional Dirac, Weyl, and nodal-line semimetals, topological Kondo insulators, topological crystalline insulators, 5f-electron systems for thermal transport, magnetic materials, altermagnets and two-dimensional quantum materials. These systems are studied using advanced spectroscopic techniques such as angle-resolved, spin-resolved, and time-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.
In particular, we employ these photoemission techniques to uncover the fundamental electronic and spin structures, momentum-resolved dynamical properties of the bulk, and symmetry-protected surface states of quantum materials. Furthermore, We grow thin films of quantum materials using the Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) method and characterize them using a variety of advanced techniques.
Our research aims to both discover and understand new quantum materials and to explore their interactions with light. This work is generously supported by the following funding agencies:
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Department of Energy (DOE)
We are sincerely grateful for their continued support of our research.