Theory of fluctuating and critical quantum matter (Final technical report: DE-FG02-08ER46524)

The project developed the theory of electronic phenomena in quantum materials in which large fluctuations are present, driven by frustration, strong electronic interactions, topology, or other effects. Theoretical tools and results for specific materials were developed in parallel, allowing the results to be vetted and refined, and providing a resource for experimentalists. The results were reported in 53 publications over the period of the award. The sections below detail the most impactful scientific and technical results.. Authors: Balents, Leon [Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000223772711). DOE Contract: FG02-08ER46524. Subjects: 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; condensed matter physics, quantum materials, theory