In the last decade, alpha-RuCl$_3$ has been extensively studied as a possible realization of the Kitaev quantum spin liquid state, an elusive new state of matter that could be useful for applications in quantum technologies. However, inconsistent experimental reports have made it challenging to understand its true ground state. In this talk, we will give a brief overview of the current status...
The use of X-ray diffraction for manipulating x-ray beams extends to nearly to the beginning of the discovery of x-rays primarily to prepare or analyze x-ray beams. The synchrotron provides an excellent environment to develop x-optics given the large x-ray energy range, the inherent collimation along with the dedicated environments for data acquisition and control. I, my students and...
The formation of solid solutions at ambient conditions is predominantly dictated by atomic size disparities and electronegativity y, as outlined by the Hume-Rothery and Miedema empirical rules. However, the application of high pressure notably enhances density, leading to significant changes in electron distribution and altering the conditions necessary for alloy formation. To explore binary...
