Materials Growth & Measurement Laboratory

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Diamond anvil cell method successfully implemented for structural studies

Successful implementation of a new experimental method for measuring structural parameters under high pressure at room temperature. The method combines a commercial diamond anvil pressure cell from Almax easyLab with the Rigaku Rapid II diffractometer in our X-ray laboratory.

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Breaking Barriers: Magnetic Fields Enhance Superconductivity in UTe₂

A study demonstrating the elevation of the superconducting critical temperature (Tc) in UTe2 through the application of intense magnetic fields has been published in PNAS. These findings offer valuable insights into the interplay between magnetism and unconventional superconductivity, contributing to a deeper understanding of these complex phenomena.

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Far-infrared magnetospectroscopy

The Materials Growth and Measurement Laboratory has expanded its capabilities with an additional spectroscopic technique - far-infrared magnetospectroscopy.

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A Frustrated Antipolar Phase Analogous to Classical Spin Liquids

The research uncovers a novel frustrated antipolar phase in EuAl12O19, drawing parallels to classical spin liquids and offering new insights into the behavior of uniaxial electric dipoles on a triangular lattice.

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High-quality UTe₂ single crystals pave the way for breakthrough PNAS study

A recent paper published in PNAS eveals a significantly revised high magnetic field superconducting phase diagram in the ultraclean limit of single crystals. The study demonstrates a pronounced sensitivity of field-induced superconductivity to the presence of crystalline disorder.

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MGML secures funding to expand and upgrade research infrastructure for 2024–2026

The Materials Growth and Measurement Laboratory has received funding from the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme to enhance its experimental facilities for 2024–2026. This initiative will enable MGML to upgrade key equipment, expand measurement capabilities, and support cutting-edge scientific research for its international user community.