Precursors of New Quantum Phases of Matter in Systems of Few Dysprosium Atoms

This project draws on DWC researchers’ ability to control and manipulate single atoms. It explores the properties of dysprosium, the most magnetic atom in the periodic table, using optical tweezer techniques to merge individually prepared atoms. This is expected to deliver insights into the quantum pairing mechanisms arising and the behaviour of the building blocks of matter, known as fermions.