This tutorial review presents an overview of the basic theoretical aspects of two-dimensional
(2D) crystals. We revise essential aspects of graphene and the new families of …

The purpose of this review is to focus from an experimental point-of-view on the new
physical properties of some of the thinnest superconducting films that can be fabricated and …

Single-atom impurities and other atomic-scale defects can notably alter the local vibrational
responses of solids and, ultimately, their macroscopic properties. Using high-resolution …

Correlation of lattice vibrational properties with local atomic configurations in materials is
essential for elucidating functionalities that involve phonon transport in solids. Recent …

We report the direct evidence for superconductivity in Ca-intercalated bilayer graphene
C6CaC6, which is regarded as the thinnest limit of Ca-intercalated graphite. We performed …

Just like insulators can present topological phases characterized by Dirac edge states,
superconductors can exhibit topological phases characterized by Majorana edge states. In …

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have a range of unique
physics properties and could be used in the development of electronics, photonics …

The quantum coupling of fully different degrees of freedom is a challenging path towards
new functionalities for quantum electronics,,. Here we show that the localized classical spin …

Recent progress in two-dimensional superconductors with atomic-scale thickness is
reviewed mainly from the experimental point of view. The superconducting systems treated …

Superconducting correlations may propagate between two superconductors separated by a
tiny insulating or metallic barrier, allowing a dissipationless electric current to flow,. In the …