Crystal growth of intermetallics: Challenges and opportunities

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Julia Y. Chan, jchan@lsu.edu, Department of Chemistry, Lousiana State University, 232 Choppin Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1804
We are interested in the crystal growth, structures, and correlation of the physical properties of extended solids that display signature behaviors such as superconductivity, heavy fermion behavior, intermediate valence, and or large magnetoresistance. In this talk, I will highlight our crystal growth efforts, the discovery of new compounds, their magnetic electronic and properties during the last 5 years. I will also share perspectives on performing science at the interface of chemistry and physics and show that some of the greatest opportunities and scientific advances often exist at the interdisciplinary boundaries.