Grant: Alliance Grants

The Information Age has witnessed extraordinary technology development fostered by Moore's Law, following which the number of transistors on microchips doubles on a biennial basis, enhancing our computational power. Nonetheless, continued miniaturization of silicon-based architecture faces increasing physical constraints and economic challenges. We will address these pressing issues by spearheading novel computational and communication technology that harnesses emerging magnetic topological materials. In synergy with our international collaborators, we will set the stage for advancement in (A) the synthesis and property characterization of high-quality magnetic topological chalcogenide crystals and films; and (B) the design and fabrication of nanodevices with unique magnetoelectric response and versatile interface, strain and gate tunability. This project will offer state-of-the-art, equitable and inclusive training opportunities for highly qualified personnel from diverse backgrounds, providing employment-ready skills for careers in quantum materials research, semiconductor, and technology industries. Our focus is on discovering and utilizing novel phenomena at magnetically hybridized topological interfaces. The targeted outcomes include the development of magnetic topological chalcogenides for: (A) quantum anomalous Hall effects at high temperatures, enabling practical access to dissipationless quantum conduction and field-free quantum resistance standards for on-chip metrology applications; and (B) magnetic topological interfaces tailored for novel memory and logic architectures that prioritize performance and energy efficiency. Through the establishment and growth of these partnerships with leading international academic experts, we aim to create innovative magnetic platforms with meticulously engineered interfaces. These are pivotal for practical quantum information processing and computation, holding the potential to drive economic prosperity and fortify Canada's global competitiveness in the quantum sector.