From July 1 to 10, Dr. Kuzmin Nikolai and Dr. Molchanova Anastasiia from the Advanced Materials Laboratory of the Institute of Spectroscopy, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), visited ISSP, HFIPS.
During their visit, they toured the Laboratory for Physics and Devices of Functional Materials at ISSP and held in-depth discussions with researchers on the application of high-resolution spectroscopy in fundamental studies of functional materials, particularly ferroelectrics and multiferroics.
On July 8, Dr. Kuzmin Nikolai delivered an academic talk titled "High-resolution Optical Spectroscopy: Investigation of Functional Materials." In his presentation, Dr. Nikolai first introduced the current research activities of the Fourier Spectroscopy and Advanced Materials Laboratories at the Institute of Spectroscopy, RAS. He then gave a detailed overview of several spectroscopic techniques, including high-resolution transmission spectroscopy, terahertz (THz) spectroscopy, and photoconductivity measurements, highlighting their diverse applications.
The talk emphasized the fundamental principles of high-resolution Fourier spectroscopy and its power in probing the physical properties of functional materials. Dr. Nikolai showcased his recent research on ferroelectric and multiferroic solid-state materials, demonstrating the sensitivity of high-resolution spectroscopy in exploring their electronic, magnetic, and crystal structures, as well as their phase transitions.
Following the talk, Dr. Kuzmin Nikolai and Dr. Molchanova Anastasiia engaged in a lively and productive discussion with ISSP researchers, sharing insights on their ongoing research and exploring potential avenues for future collaboration.
Dr. Kuzmin Nikolai, head of the Advanced Materials Laboratory at the Institute of Spectroscopy, RAS, specializes in high-resolution spectroscopy of rare-earth-based materials.
Dr. Kuzmin Nikolai gave a lecture. (Image by ZHANG Xiaoshan)