Heavy Fermions: electrons at the edge of magnetism

TL;DR

This paper introduces the complex physics of heavy fermion compounds, emphasizing key developments, ongoing mysteries, and open questions in this active research area.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of heavy fermion physics, highlighting recent conceptual advances and unresolved issues.

Findings

Identification of key open questions in heavy fermion research

Summary of recent conceptual developments

Highlighting mysteries in the field

Abstract

An introduction to the physics of heavy fermion compounds is presented, attempting to highlight the conceptual developments and emphasize the mysteries and open questions that persist in this active field of research.