Future‐generation neuromorphic computing seeks to overcome the limitations of von
Neumann architectures by colocating logic and memory functions, thereby emulating the …

In this article, we present an overview of aperture and apertureless type scanning near-field
optical microscopy (SNOM) techniques that have been developed, with a focus on three …

The lattice symmetry of a crystal is one of the most important factors in determining its
physical properties. Particularly, low-symmetry crystals offer powerful opportunities to control …

The ground-state properties of correlated electron systems can be extraordinarily sensitive
to external stimuli, offering abundant platforms for functional materials. Using the multi …

We report the simultaneous measurement of the structural and electronic components of the
metal-insulator transition (MIT) of VO 2 using electron and photoelectron spectroscopies and …

The explanation and control of phase transitions remain cornerstones of contemporary
physics. Landau provided an invaluable insight into the thermodynamics of complex …

The next generation of electronics is likely to incorporate various functional materials,
including those exhibiting ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism and metal–insulator transitions …

We have systematically studied a variety of vanadium dioxide (VO 2) crystalline forms,
including bulk single crystals and oriented thin films, using infrared (IR) near-field …

Electronic, magnetic, and structural phase inhomogeneities are ubiquitous in strongly
correlated quantum materials. The characteristic length scales of the phase inhomogeneities …

Unlike conventional plasmonic media, polaritonic van der Waals (vdW) materials hold
promise for active control of light–matter interactions. The dispersion relations of elementary …