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Aharon Kapitulnik is a professor at Stanford University focusing on emergent phenomena in strongly correlated quantum materials. His research primarily investigates quantum phase transitions, the unique states of matter, and precision measurements in low-dimensional systems. Kapitulnik's group aims to understand the nature, causes, and consequences of emergent behavior, particularly in superconductivity and magnetism. They fabricate samples and devices to collaborate with world-leading laboratories to obtain the highest quality experimental results. He employs a broad range of experimental techniques, including scanning tunneling microscopy spectroscopy, high-resolution magneto-optics, photothermal microscopy, and ultra-sensitive torque magnetometry. Additionally, his group works on table-top experiments to test Newton's gravity at 50 µm scales and searches for axions in the energy range of 0.1 - 10 meV. His recent publications have garnered significant interest in the field.
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