The physics of quantum materials is dictated by many-body interactions and mathematical
concepts such as symmetry and topology that have transformed our understanding of matter …

The discovery and control of new phases of matter is a central endeavour in materials
research. The emergence of atomically thin 2D materials, such as transition-metal …

Light–matter interaction in 2D and topological materials provides a fascinating control knob
for inducing emergent, non-equilibrium properties and achieving new functionalities in the …

The advent of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) has led to an
extensive amount of interest amongst scientists and engineers alike and an intensive …

Quantum spin Hall (QSH) insulators are two-dimensional electronic materials that have a
bulk band gap similar to an ordinary insulator but have topologically protected pairs of edge …

Abstract 2D materials and the associated heterostructures define an ideal material platform
for investigating physical and chemical properties, and exhibiting new functional …

Together with the development of two-dimensional (2D) materials, transition metal
dichalcogenides (TMDs) have become one of the most popular series of model materials for …

The transformation of digital computers from bulky machines to portable systems has been
enabled by new materials and advanced processing technologies that allow ultrahigh …

Two-dimensional (2D) material research is rapidly evolving to broaden the spectrum of
emergent 2D systems. Here, we review recent advances in the theory, synthesis …

Topological states of quantum matter have attracted great attention in condensed matter
physics and materials science. The study of time-reversal-invariant topological states in …