The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $249,889 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of Wyoming, Sponsored Programs, to conduct research on developing and detecting spin-symmetric pairing in engineered superconducting materials. The project aims to explore new methods for stabilizing exotic superconducting states with potential applications in spin transport, quantum memory, and topological quantum computing. Key activities include growing thin-film superconducting heterostructures, probing their pairing symmetry using a custom-built microwave spectroscopy system, and training students - including Native American undergraduates - in these cutting-edge research areas. This award supports fundamental research with the broader impacts of advancing quantum technologies and strengthening the STEM workforce in the Mountain West region.
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