Watch a physics colloquium lecture exploring the intersection of traditional solid state physics and modern quantum techniques, where Columbia University's Abhay Narayan Pasupathy demonstrates how contemporary experimental methods are revolutionizing materials science research. Discover how quantum sensing experiments can detect magnetic phase transitions in atomically-thin samples and learn about the application of near-field enhancement to generate powerful electric fields that modify two-dimensional semiconductor properties. Gain insights into how classical approaches to studying quantum ground states in superconductors and magnets are being enhanced by cutting-edge laser technology and quantum information science, bridging decades-old methodologies with modern experimental capabilities in solid state physics.