Pablo Esquinazi Boeken

This book summarizes the basic physics of graphite and newly discovered phenomena in this material. The book contains the knowledge needed to understand novel properties of functionalized graphite demonstrating the occurrence of remarkable phenomena in disordered graphite and graphite-based heterostructures. It also discusses applications of thin graphitic samples in future electronics. Graphite consists of a stack of nearly decoupled two-dimensional graphene planes. Because of the low dimensionality and the presence of Dirac fermions, much of graphite physics resembles that of graphene. On the other hand, the multi-layered nature of the graphite structure together with structural and/or chemical disorder are responsible for phenomena that are not observed yet in graphene, such as ferromagnetic order and superconductivity. Each chapter was written by one or more experts in the field whose contributions were relevant in the (re)discovery of (un)known phenomena in graphite. The book is intended as reference for beginners and experts in the field, introducing them to many aspects of the new physics of graphite, with a fresh overview of recently found phenomena and the theoretical frames to understand them.

This book aims to provide extensive information on the influence of quantum-tunneling systems on the low-temperature properties of solids. Nineteen contributors review thermodynamic, acoustic, dielectric, and optical properties of both amorphous and crystalline solids across eight chapters. The latest experiments on long-time spectral diffusion, heat release, electric field and strain effects, as well as nonequilibrium phenomena are thoroughly examined. Several theoretical contributions overview the most original ideas and methods currently employed to understand the nature and dynamics of tunneling systems in solids and their interactions. The book details both experimental and theoretical aspects of relevant studies. It covers a broad spectrum of properties related to tunneling systems, with selected topics valuable to both experienced researchers and graduate students engaged in low-temperature research. Most chapters serve as useful introductory surveys, ensuring accessibility without being overly specialized. Acknowledgments are given to colleagues for their important comments on various chapters, and appreciation is expressed to Mrs. Annette Setzer for assistance with the reference list, along with gratitude to co-workers at the Department of Superconductivity and Magnetism, Universität Leipzig, for their support.