In Search for the Next Magic Stone - Applied Physics and Physics Colloquium
Offered By: Stanford Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of materials on human civilization in this thought-provoking colloquium talk. Delve into the significance of silicon as a transformative element in modern technology and the information age. Examine how quantum theory of solids contributed to the rise of silicon, integrated circuits, and Silicon Valley. Investigate the challenges and opportunities in materials where traditional silicon-based theories fall short. Learn about the role of modern spectroscopy tools in advancing quantum many-body theory, discovering new phenomena, and benchmarking theoretical models. Gain insights into the quest for new classes of quantum matter and the search for the next revolutionary material that could shape future technological advancements.
Syllabus
APPLIED PHYSICS/PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM: Zhi Xun Shen - “In Search for the Next Magic Stone”
Taught by
Stanford Physics
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