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Solid state physics studies the micro and macroscopic properties of matter in an ordered phase. The research carried out in this field is very interesting due to a variety of employed experimental methods. Extreme conditions, including very high and low temperatures, strong magnetic fields or high pressures are only some of the conditions that are used by researchers on a daily basis. The results obtained in this field often build the basis for creating new technologies. Computers, communication systems, ultra-efficient light sources or nanotechnology are all possible thanks to developments in the field of solid state physics!
Our laboratory mainly works on the growth and characterization of 2D materials. These materials are characterized by the formation of strong bonds in plane and weak electrostatic interactions between the layers out-of-plane, known as van der Waals forces. The ability to easily separate such weakly bound layers allows us to study single atomic layers. Changing the number of atomic layers in a 2D crystal can significantly change the physical properties of such a crystal. Intensive research on this class of materials began with the famous works of Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, for which these researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2010. Currently, more than 1,000 different 2D materials are known and these materials are increasingly used to develop applications for the technology of tomorrow.