Probing quantum effects in lithium

ORAL

Abstract

In periodic table lithium is the first element innediately after helium and the lightest metal. While fascinating quantum nature of condensed helium is suppressed at high densities, lithium is expected to adape more quantum solid behavior under compression. Physics of dense lithium offers a rich playgroumd to look for new emergent quantum phenomena in condensed matter. We will display recent progress in studying the quantum nature of dense lithium.

*We would like to acknowledge J. Smith, C.Kenney-Benson and R. Ferry in 16-ID-B and HPCAT in advanced photon source for experimental support.

Presenters

  • Rong Zhang

    • Univ of Utah

Authors

  • Rong Zhang

    • Univ of Utah
  • Shanti Deemyad

    • Univ of Utah
    • Physics and Astronomy, Univ of Utah