Robert Kiefl
Our main objective is to explore the novel magnetic and electronic properties of quantum materials using nuclear methods such as muon spin rotation and beta-detected NMR. In particular we are interested in finding out how their properties change in the bulk compared to the near surface region, near interfaces, and near a point charge such as the positive muon. For example, in some magnetic materials positive muon is expected to mimic a magnetic monopole or form a bound state with a polaron. We are also interested in studying how Li diffuses in battery electrode materials using nuclear tracer methods.
