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by means of solid state  spectroscopy methods, with a particular focus on new and original phase transitions, excitations, coupling phenomena, or active tuning of  material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"projects\"\n    >\nProjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-research-project-card-list flex flex-wrap justify-center sm:justify-start -mx-16\"><li class=\" w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-research-project-card\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-research bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Letzgrow-300x131.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Letzgrow-300x131.jpg 300w, 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class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                     <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link icon--2xs\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><div class=\"content-card content-card--right content-card__overlay--hidden wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"content-card__heading has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\nFunctional and ferroic<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-visual-area\">\n    \n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"2 Multifunctional\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/2_MultifunctionalMshDYd.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/2_MultifunctionalMshDYd-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/2_MultifunctionalMshDYd-768x618.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/2_MultifunctionalMshDYd.png 869w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/2; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper content-card__overlay\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-rounded bottom-left\" \n    href=\"#\"\n    target=\"_self\"\n>\n    \n<span class=\"btn-highlight-rounded__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/span>    <span class=\"icon-rounded\">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-card__body  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-free-area\">\n    \n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"symmetry-breaking-as-key-to-the-function\"\n    >\nSymmetry breaking as key to the function<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Functional materials possess one or more physical properties that can be used in applications. Many of our studies focus on ABO3 perovskite-type oxides. Perovskites exhibit an extraordinary broad range of structures, chemical bonding and physical properties, e.g. magnetism, ferroelectricity, superconductivity, etc. Such properties can be tuned and optimized for integration into devices by various parameters such as temperature, pressure, light, nano-size effect, external magnetic and electrical fields, atomic substitution, chemical ordering or stress. <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ferroic materials can be seen as materials with a memory: they possess some physical quantity such as electric polarisation or mangetisation that can be controlled and switched by a corresponding field. The origin of this behaviour is the presence of a transition between states of different symmetries: the ferroic phase transition. The study of these transitions is at the heart of the MFM group&#8217;s research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"research-highlights\"\n    >\nResearch highlights<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferroic transitions constitute an immense field of studies. We describe here in more details some current research lines of interest in the MFM group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"studies-of-model-antiferroelectric-crystals\"\n    >\nStudies of model antiferroelectric crystals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiferroelectric crystals do not possess any dielectric polarisation, but they can undergo a transition to a new polar phase when subjected to a strong electric field. The concept is simple, but in reality, not so many antiferroelectric inorganic crystals are known, and those who are tend to be very complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the MFM group, we investigate potential new antiferroelectric materials, if possible simple crystals that can serve as models for basic studies of their properties and lattice dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of our recent efforts have concentrated on a crystal called francisite. The chemistry of francisite is complex but its phase transition happens to be a one of a kind and a very simple case of one-dimensional transition. This exceptionally simple situation has allowed us to finally provide a full picture of the vibrational signature of an antiferroelectric transition in a real system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1063\/5.0029599\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Archetypal Soft-Mode-Driven Antipolar Transition in Francisite Cu3Bi(SeO3)2O2Cl<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/PhysRevResearch.5.L012036\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Spectroscopic signature of sublattice polarization in the lattice dynamics of an antiferroelectric crystal<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are also interested to push concepts for possible applications of antiferroelectric crystals. This has led us to dive into the details of a known antiferroelectric material (PbZrO3), and investigate its switching characteristics and the possibilities to modulate his optical properties as a function of an electric field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1063\/5.0029599\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Critical field anisotropy in the antiferroelectric switching of PbZrO3 films<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/PhysRevMaterials.6.L091403\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Birefringence induced by antiferroelectric switching in transparent polycrystalline PbZr0.95Ti0.05O3 film<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-md\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"raman-spectroscopy-and-resonant-raman-scattering\"\n    >\nRaman spectroscopy and resonant Raman scattering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raman spectroscopy is one of the main expertise in the group. The principle of the measurement is inelastic scattering of light: a laser is sent onto to the sample of interest and the spectrum of the scattered light is analysed. In its most common use, it is used to measure the vibration frequencies of a crystal lattice. Since this frequency depends on the interatomic forces, it is typically very sensitive to any kind of change occuring in the crystal, like a change in crystal structure, in magnetic order etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a recent example of a study carried out in the group, we used Raman spectroscopy to investigate the phase diagram of the solid solution between the antiferromagnetic 2D crystal MnPS3 and the paramagnetic ZnPS3. Changes in the Raman spectrum clearly reveal the magnetic phase diagram as the chemical composition varies between the two end-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/PhysRevB.107.104415\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Lattice dynamics and in-plane antiferromagnetism in MnxZn1\u2212xPS3 across the entire composition range<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Raman spectroscopy becomes more complex when the energy of the laser light becomes sufficient to excite electrons in the crystal. In that case, the intensity of the scattered light is greatly enhanced and does not only measure the energy of the lattice vibrations but also provides information on the electronic transitions. This principle is known in principle, and detailed interpretations have been worked out in other families of materials, but in our ferroic oxides where the chemistry and the electronic structures are complex, it is not trivial to extract and interpret this information. In the group, we try to make progress towards that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1103\/PhysRevB.93.125204\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Temperature evolution of the band gap in BiFeO3 traced by resonant Raman scattering<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-md\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"phase-transitions-induced-by-stress-and-strain\"\n    >\nPhase transitions induced by stress and strain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying pressure is a very efficient way to provoke and study structural phase transitions in crystals. Positive pressure brings the atoms closer together, thereby forcing them to reorganize and reveal details of their interactions that are otherwise difficult to observe. In other words, it is a way to stabilize exotic crystal structures that are not stable at ambient conditions. This also very often puts our theoretical understanding of these materials to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent case study of an interesting high-pressure transition was the investigation of the controversies regarding the evolution of barium zirconate BaZrO3. This is a simple perovskite that is known for being cubic but very close to unstable, which makes its particularly sensitive. In a recent paper, we took advantage of the availability or recently synthesized single crystals to clarify its phase diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1039\/c8ce01665h\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Single crystal growth of BaZrO3 from the melt at 2700 \u00b0C using optical floating zone technique and growth prospects from BaB2O4 flux at 1350 \u00b0C<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/PhysRevB.106.064105\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Stability of the tetragonal phase of BaZrO3 under high pressure<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In solids, negative hydrostatic pressure is more difficult to achieve experimentally. A good surrogate for negative pressure can be achieved by implanting helium: the chemically neutral helium atoms penetrate and inflate the crystal unit cells from within. 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