Physics Department News
Interactions dominate even in the integer quantum Hall effect
The quantum Hall effect is a test case for a complex quantum system. The presence of many electrons leads to the formation of highly non-trivial dynamics and so-called collective phenomena. Usually, however, it is the fractional quantum Hall effect at extremely strong magnetic fields where many-body effects take centre stage, leading to the formation of quasi-particles. In a new work [EPL 117, 57009 (2017)], Oswald and Roemer show that already in the integer quantum Hall effect at weaker magnetic fields, the interactions play a dominant role.
Athena SWAN
The department is delighted to announce that our Athena SWAN silver award has been renewed by the Equality Challenge Unit, for showing continued good working practices and gender equality in the Physics department.
For more information on Athena SWAN see http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan/ and http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/staff/working/juno.
Contact Sue Burrows if you have any questions.
Marin Alexe's cutting-edge electronics research receives £1.75m boost from EPSRC
Professor Marin Alexe has been awarded grants for two research projects in the field of ferroelectricity – which may lead to breakthroughs in nanotechnology, and memory storage in everyday devices.
Easter Planetarium shows
17, 19 & 21 April
Experience a show in the Physics inflatable planetarium and hear from the Warwick astronomers who use it to deliver outreach.
Free; booking is essential.