Magical Moiré Materials - Understanding Stacked Materials and Their Properties

Learn about the fascinating world of stacked thin materials and their unique properties in this inaugural lecture from Professor Johannes Lischner at Imperial College London. Discover how the strategic layering of materials like graphene creates distinctive patterns known as moiré effects, and explore the unexpected properties and phenomena that emerge from these configurations. Delve into cutting-edge research that reveals how twisted graphene and similar materials exhibit surprising behaviors, opening new possibilities for material science applications. Gain insights into the theoretical frameworks and simulations used to understand and predict these remarkable material properties from an expert in the field of materials theory and simulation.