Enhancing electron–phonon coupling strength in low-dimensional strontium ruthenate

 21 June 2023
 Quantum Physics News

Electrons inside crystals interact closely with phonons, defined as the discrete unit of crystal vibrations. The electron–phonon coupling strength is an important fundamental physical quantity in solid state physics, determining electrodynamic behaviors and correlated functionalities of a material. This, in turn, makes for interesting material properties with advanced applications.