Dielectric and Optical Spectroscopy on Correlated Electron Systems (F05 (B03))

• Subject Area: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: from 2010 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 107745057

In this project, we will investigate the dielectric, microwave, THz, and optical response of electronically correlated materials in a broad range of external parameters. We will search for new mechanisms leading to polar order and multiferroicity and explore the complex interplay of charge, spin, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom. We will also focus on one-way transparency in multiferroics enabling unique optical applications. Moreover, we aim to unravel the physics of topologically protected structures like skyrmions and ferroelectric domain-wall vortex cores, both promising new functionalities for future advances in microelectronics.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 80: From Electronic Correlations to Functionality
• Applicant Institution: Universität Augsburg
• Project Heads: Dr. Joachim Deisenhofer, until 12/2017; Privatdozent Dr. Stephan Krohns; Professor Dr. István Kézsmárki; Professor Dr. Alois Loidl, until 12/2017; Privatdozent Dr. Peter Lunkenheimer