The Condensed Matter Dynamics group is led by Prof. Andrea Cavalleri and focuses on non-equilibrium phenomena in quantum materials. In particular, we investigate how electronic and structural order can emerge as a result of external drives and how transitions occur in complex solids dynamically. Light-control of superconductivity, ferroelectricity, magnetism and topology have been at the centre of our research.

Recent Research Highlights

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Optically-Driven Superconductivity

Resonant enhancement of photo-induced superconductivity in K3C60
E. Rowe et. al., Nature Physics , 19, 1821–1826 (2023)

Photomolecular High-Temperature Superconductivity
M. Buzzi et. al., Physical Review X 10, 031028 (2020)

Amplification of Superconducting Fluctuations in Driven YBa2Cu3O6+x
M. Budden et. al., Nature Physics, 17, 611–618 (2021)

Possible light-induced superconductivity in K3C60 at high temperature
M. Mitrano et. al., Nature, 530, 461–464 (2016)

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Optically Driven Superconductivity in Organic Materials

Resonant enhancement of photo-induced superconductivity in K3C60
E. Rowe et. al., Nature Physics , 19, 1821–1826 (2023)

Photomolecular High-Temperature Superconductivity
M. Buzzi et. al., Physical Review X 10, 031028 (2020)

Evidence for metastable photo-induced superconductivity in K3C60
M. Budden et. al., Nature Physics, 17, 611–618 (2021)

Possible light-induced superconductivity in K3C60 at high temperature
M. Mitrano et. al., Nature, 530, 461–464 (2016)

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