Nai-Chang Yeh, Thomas W. Hogan Professor of Physics at Caltech, explains what quantum materials are and why we can expect to find them in future technologies.

00:06 Presentation
01:18 Size and scale of quantum materials
05:26 The definition of quantum materials
09:41 Reshaping quantum materials
10:40 Classical, semi-classical and quantum approaches
12:57 Current applications of quantum materials
15:42 Why quantum materials are important for the future
18:47 The link between quantum materials and quantum computers
9:47 p.m. Future applications of quantum materials
28:10 Lessons from Mildred Dresselhaus
33:01 Questions and answers from the audience
45:27 Exit

Yeh invents powerful tools and approaches to study and design materials at the tiny scale of billionths of a meter. She studies materials with fascinating quantum properties, such as superconductors, exotic magnets, graphene, topological materials, and materials made of atomically thin sheets or wires. In conversation with Caltech writer Ann Motrunich, Yeh explains the special tools and techniques needed to conduct research at the nanoscale and describes the powerful potential of quantum materials to transform the future of computing, sustainability , medicine and other fields.

This event is part of Conversations on the Quantum World, a webinar series hosted by the Caltech Science Exchange. Join Caltech Science Editors as they interview Caltech experts about the next quantum revolution and have the opportunity to ask your own questions: https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/connect/conversations/conversations-quantum?utm_sourceyoutube&utm_mediumweb&utm_campaigncsequantum

Learn more about quantum science and technology on the Caltech Science Exchange: https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/quantum-science-explained?utm_sourceyoutube&utm_mediumweb&utm_campaigncsequantum

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