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Roadmap on quantum magnetic materials

2D Materials, vol. 12, pp. 031501

Abstract

Abstract Fundamental research on two-dimensional (2D) magnetic systems based on van der Waals materials has been rapidly gaining traction since their recent discovery. With the increase of recent knowledge, it has become clear that such materials have also a strong potential for applications in devices that combine magnetism with electronics, optics, and nanomechanics. Nonetheless, many challenges still lay ahead. Several fundamental aspects of 2D magnetic materials are still unknown or poorly understood, such as their often-complicated electronic structure, optical properties, magnetization dynamics, and magnon spectrum. To elucidate their properties and facilitate integration in devices, advanced characterization techniques and theoretical frameworks need to be developed or adapted. Moreover, developing synthesis methods which increase critical temperatures and achieve large-scale, high-quality homogeneous thin films is crucial before these materials can be used for real-world applications. Therefore, the field of 2D magnetic materials provides many challenges and opportunities for the discovery and exploration of new phenomena, as well as the development of new applications. This Roadmap presents the background, challenges, and potential research directions across key topics in the field, including fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, and applications. We hope that this work can provide a strong starting point for young researchers in the field and provide a general overview of the key challenges for more experienced researchers.

Authors 32

  1. University of Groningen · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials

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    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  2. University of Groningen · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials

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    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  3. Radboud University Nijmegen

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    Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

  4. European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility · Institute of Physics · University of Amsterdam

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    European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility (ETSF)

    Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  5. Delft University of Technology

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    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

  6. Leiden University

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    Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden, The Netherlands

  7. Delft University of Technology

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    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

  8. University of Groningen · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials

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    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  9. University of Groningen · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials

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    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  10. Chalmers University of Technology

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    Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

  11. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona · Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia

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    Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia, 08193 Barcelona, Spain

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain

  12. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

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    International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal

  13. University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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    University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT-41125 Modena, Italy

  14. Radboud University Nijmegen

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    Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

  15. Delft University of Technology

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    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

  16. TU Dortmund University · Institute of Physics · University of Amsterdam

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    Department of Physics, Tecnische Universität Dortmund, 44227 Dortmund, Germany

    Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  17. University of Groningen · Institute of Physics · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials · University of Amsterdam

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    Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  18. Utrecht University · European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility

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    Chemistry Department, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands

    European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility (ETSF)

  19. University of Groningen · Heriot-Watt University · Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials

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    Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, SUPA, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

    Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

  20. Aalto University

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    Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

  21. University of Pisa

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    Department of Physics, University of Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa 56127, Italy

  22. Radboud University Nijmegen

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    Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

  23. Institute of Physics · University of Amsterdam

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    Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  24. Institute of Physics · University of Amsterdam

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    Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  25. University of Liège

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    NanoMat/Q-Mat Université de Liège, B-4000 Liège, Belgium

  26. Utrecht University · European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility

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    Chemistry Department, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands

    European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility (ETSF)

  27. Radboud University Nijmegen

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    Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

  28. Delft University of Technology

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

  29. University of Liège · Utrecht University · European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility

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    European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility (ETSF)

    ITP, Physics Department, Utrecht University, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands

    NanoMat/Q-Mat Université de Liège, B-4000 Liège, Belgium

  30. Delft University of Technology

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

    Department of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands

  31. Utrecht University · European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility

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    Chemistry Department, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands

    European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility (ETSF)

  32. University of Alicante

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    Departamento de Física Aplicada, Universidad de Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante 03690, Spain

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