Nanowerk November 9, 2018
Using quantum simulation methods that model electron interactions explicitly, an international team of researchers (Italy, Japan) has found that when stretched graphene transitions to a more exotic nonmagnetic topological state called a Kekulé-like dimerized nonmagnetic insulator which could have interesting technological applications. They intend to find out more about the nature of the phase transition between electrons…read more. TECHNICAL ARTICLE
Calculations performed on the K computer reveal that stretching graphene will cause it to adopt a Kekulé-like state that is driven by interactions between electrons. (Image: RIKEN Center for Computational Science)