The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) received a $202,442 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to study the correlation between surface chemistry and electronic structure in quantum materials. The research aims to enhance understanding and control of surface electronic states in materials like Weyl semimetals, which could enable new computing paradigms beyond the limits of quantum mechanics. The project will employ simultaneous measurements of surface composition and electron motion to elucidate how to engineer desired surface electronic behaviors through chemical modifications. This research has broader impacts through public outreach on novel materials, as well as training undergraduate and graduate students in materials physics and technical communication. No sub-awards are planned under this 3-year grant, which began on April 1, 2025.
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