We are interested in studying disorder in highly frustrated magnetic systems. Recently, we have crystallized several materials in the form of large single crystals and would like to study their emergent quantum behaviour.
Our research group's interests encompass the synthesis of novel quantum materials, ranging from wet chemistry to advanced crystal growth techniques. These techniques include:
- Flux growth
- Hydrothermal synthesis
- Bridgman method
- Top-seeded solution growth
- Chemical vapor transport
- Optical floating zone technique
Currently, our primary focus is on the bulk growth of single crystals of frustrated magnetic oxides, multiferroics, topological insulators, and superconducting materials. We investigate their structural, magnetic, and transport properties using both in-house facilities and regularly secure beam-time at central facilities:
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) for structural characterization
- Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS) for magnetic measurements
- Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) for transport measurements
- Neutron scattering facilities for probing magnetic structures and excitations
- Synchrotron X-ray facilities for advanced spectroscopic and scattering techniques
Through our research, we aim to uncover novel quantum phenomena and deepen our understanding of the fundamental properties of these exotic materials. Our findings have potential applications in the development of future quantum technologies, such as quantum computing, spintronics, and high-temperature superconductivity.