Understanding how microscopic spin configuration gives rise to exotic properties at the
macroscopic length scale has long been pursued in magnetic materials,,,–. One seminal …

Coherent optical driving in quantum solids is emerging as a research frontier, with many
reports of interesting non-equilibrium quantum phases,,–and transient photo-induced …

Transition-metal oxides (TMOs) often struggle with challenges related to low electronic
conductivity and unsatisfactory cyclic stability toward cationic intercalation. In this work, we …

Rectification describes the conversion of an oscillating field or current into a quasi-static one
and the most basic example of a rectifier is an AC/DC converter in electronics. This principle …

Controlling the functional properties of quantum materials with light has emerged as a
frontier of condensed-matter physics, leading to the discovery of various light-induced …

The historic Barnett effect describes how an inertial body with otherwise zero net magnetic
moment acquires spontaneous magnetization when mechanically spinning,. Breakthrough …

Optical driving of materials has emerged as a versatile tool to control their properties, with
photo-induced superconductivity being among the most fascinating examples. In this work …

Light-control of structural dynamics at surfaces promises switching of chemical and physical
functionality at rates limited only by the velocity of directed atomic motion. Following optical …

Understanding quantum materials—solids in which interactions among constituent electrons
yield a great variety of novel emergent quantum phenomena—is a forefront challenge in …

Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are key in electrochemical energy storage, offering cost‐
effectiveness and a broad potential window. However, their full potential is limited by poor …