Spring 2025 Bethe Lecture Series - Public Lecture, Professor Shahal Ilani, Weizmann Institute of Science

Title:  Quantum Mechanics with a Twist

Host: Katja Nowack

Abstract:  Electrons—the carriers of electricity—are inherently quantum mechanical, exhibiting remarkable behaviors like tunneling through barriers, occupying multiple locations at the same time, and even becoming entangled over distances. Yet for decades, these extraordinary properties remained hidden in everyday materials. In this talk, I will introduce you to the emerging field of twistronics, which is revolutionizing our ability to harness quantum phenomena. By peeling materials into atomically thin layers and reassembling them with a deliberate twist, researchers have discovered that we can craft artificial materials where electrons behave in astonishing, unconventional ways. Join me as we explore how twistronics is reshaping our understanding of quantum behavior and opening doors to entirely new realms of quantum materials.