"Many Body Effects
in Artificial Atoms"
Dr.
Yuval Oreg
Condensed
Matter Physics, Weizmann Institute
Artificial atoms are small metallic particles in the nanometer scale. We
will discuss recent theoretical and experimental developments about the
role of spin and electron-electron interactions in these atoms. In contrast
to natural atoms, we can control the artificial atoms' size and symmetry
(or its absence). In addition, it is possible to connect them to leads
and measure their conductance and other properties. What is the influence
of the atoms' symmetry on their many body properties? How do the contacts
influence them? We will discuss these questions and more.
Host:
Dr. Ron Lifshitz, x5145
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