A New Era of Quantum Materials Mastery and Quantum Simulators In and Out of Equilibrium

TL;DR

This paper discusses recent advances and future prospects in controlling quantum materials and simulating quantum phenomena both in and out of equilibrium, aiming to unlock new functionalities for quantum technologies.

Contribution

It presents a perspective on integrating recent developments in laser control and quantum materials synthesis to achieve mastery over quantum phenomena and enable advanced quantum simulations.

Findings

Recent progress in high fluence laser control of materials

Innovative synthesis approaches for twisted 2D quantum materials

Potential to control exotic topological phenomena

Abstract

We provide a perspective on the burgeoning field of controlling quantum materials at will and its potential for quantum simulations in and out equilibrium. After briefly outlining a selection of key recent advances in controlling materials using novel high fluence lasers as well as in innovative approaches for novel quantum materials synthesis (especially in the field of twisted two-dimensional solids), we provide a vision for the future of the field. By merging state of the art developments we believe it is possible to enter a new era of quantum materials mastery, in which exotic and for the most part evasive collective as well as topological phenomena can be controlled in a versatile manner. This could unlock functionalities of unprecedented capabilities, which in turn can enable many novel quantum technologies in the future.