WE Heraeus - Lorentz Workshop — Simulating Quantum Matter with Quantum Matter

In the last few years, van der Waals heterostructures have emerged as a very versatile platform for engineering complex correlated electronic phases. In this sense, they represent an alternative, solid state-based route to simulation of quantum many-body physics, complementing other approaches such as cold atomic systems. The goal of the workshop “Simulating quantum matter with quantum matter” is to bring together leading experts in the field of van der Waals heterostructures in order to scrutinize which questions in correlated matter have been successfully addressed, to discuss the current challenges, and future directions to go. The talks will be organized into four strongly intertwined topics – superconductivity, magnetism, topology, and quantum criticality – and a significant time will be reserved for guided and informal discussions. We anticipate writing a roadmap article with all participants, which will provide an overview of the status of the field, the leading results, and open questions.