Frontiers in Synthetic Moiré Quantum Matter

On May 18-19, 2021, the Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop to examine the frontiers of research on moiré quantum matter. Participants at the workshop discussed the challenges and possibilities that this new material presents. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
1 Setting the Stage
2 Theoretical Considerations Concerning Moir Quantum Materials
3 Topological Twistronics
4 Discussion Period
5 Correlated Oxides
6 Slicing and Alloying Halide Perovskites
7 Topological Superconductivity in Twisted Cuprate Double Layers
8 Discussion Period
Appendixes
Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
Appendix C: Registered Workshop Participants
Appendix D: Speaker and Planning Committee Biographical Information
Appendix E: Acronyms and Abbreviations