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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260323T140000
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SUMMARY:Stéphanie ROCCIA (LPSC-CNRS/UGA\, GRENOBLE)
DESCRIPTION:The search for neutron electric dipole moment at PSI\nRésumé : \nThe Universe and its history are simultaneously very well understood and still a big mystery. We have amazing tools from satellites to\nobservatories to weight the universe over its history. But the components of the Universe can simply not yet be explained by physicists. To get the full picture\, we need to identify and understand the interactions at play throughout the life of the Universe. This is the meeting point between particle physics and cosmology. At this meeting point stands the neutron\, a common particle that we can uniquely use in high precision experiments.\nI will present how experiments searching for a permanent electric dipole moment of the neutron (nEDM) aim at discovering new sources of CP violation beyond the Standard Model of particle physics and understanding the origin of the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe. The quest for the neutron electric dipole moment started more than sixty years ago. In recent experiments\, polarized ultra-cold neutrons are stored in material bottles.\nI will present the ongoing efforts at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland where the n2EDM spectrometer has taken the first “physics data” in 2025. A large fraction of this dataset is dedicated to measurements of the UCN spectrum. I will present the newest UCN spectroscopy techniques that were recently published and the reasons for the importance of a deep understanding of the UCN spectrum. \n— \nHanno Filter (College 3 Secretary) \nExternal visitors may ask for a site access to tellier(at)ill.fr \nZoom link : https://ill.zoom.us/j/98964195699?pwd=vPhNT17CAeoDUr7QX4PjfyPnWsHuMU.1 – Password : SeminarC3
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/stephanie-roccia-lpsc-cnrs-uga-grenoble-2/
LOCATION:ILL – Salle de Séminaire (110-111)\, ILL 50 71 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260327T110000
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CREATED:20260320T095205Z
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SUMMARY:Jacopo DE NARDIS (Cergy Paris University)
DESCRIPTION:Anticoncentration of Wave Functions and Information-Protected Phases in Noisy Quantum Chaotic Systems\nRésumé : \nI will present recent results on noisy quantum chaotic dynamics\, with a particular focus on wave-function anticoncentration—characterized\, for instance\, through bitstrings output distributions—and on Information-protected phases that persist at finite circuit depth. \nContact : serge.florens@neel.cnrs.fr
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/jacopo-de-nardis-cergy-paris-university/
LOCATION:LPMMC – salle Roger Maynard (G421)\, CNRS - LPMMC 25 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260330T140000
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CREATED:20260312T152112Z
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SUMMARY:Sander VAN SMAALEN (Laboratory of Crystallography\, Bayerisches Geoinstitut\, University of Bayreuth)
DESCRIPTION:Chiral charge density waves in EuAl4 and related compounds\nRésumé : \nThe BaAl 4 structure type has centrosymmetric\, tetragonal symmetry\, I4/mmm\, with three crystallographically independent atom sites: Ba\, Al1 and Al2. Solid solution series RAl 4-x Gax (R= Eu\, Sr\, Ca\, Ba; 0 < x < 4) crystallize in this structure type [1]\, where Ga preferably occupies the Al2 site. Accordingly\, complete chemical order is found for x = 0\, 2\, 4. Incommensurate charge-density waves (CDWs) have been observed in several of these ordered compounds. For the other values of x\, lack of chemical order leads to suppression of the CDW transition. At much lower temperatures (T = 10–30 K) magnetic order appears for the compounds with magnetic Eu atoms. Here\, we present the crystal structures of the incommensurate CDWs of EuAl 4 \, EuAl 2 Ga2 and SrAl 4 . In particular\, the symmetry of the CDWs is analyzed in view of x-ray diffraction data (present data [2–5])\, and results of transmission electron microscopy (TEM)\, density functional theory (DFT) calculations and inelastic x ray scattering (IXS) from the literature [6–8].\nReferences : \n[1] M. Stavinoha et al.\, Phys. Rev. B 97\, 195146 (2018). Charge density wave behavior and order-disorder in the antiferromagnetic metallic series Eu(Ga1-x Al x )4 .\n[2] S. Ramakrishnan et al.\, IUCrJ 9\, 378–385 (2022). Orthorhombic charge density wave on the tetragonal lattice of EuAl 4 .\n[3] S. R. Kotla et al.\, Phys. Rev. B 112\, 064113 (2025). Broken inversion symmetry in the charge density wave phase in EuAl 4 .\n[4] S. Ramakrishnan et al.\, Phys. Rev. Research 6\, 023277 (2024). Non-centrosymmetric\, transverse structural modulation in SrAl 4 \, and elucidation of its origin in the BaAl 4 family of\ncompounds.\n[5] H. Agarwal et al.\, Phys. Rev. B 111\, 155144 (2025). I-centered versus F-centered orthorhombic symmetry and negative thermal expansion of the charge density wave of EuAl2 Ga2 .\n[6] H. Ni et al.\, Phys. Rev. Mater. 8\, 104414 (2024). Real-space visualization of atomic displacements in a long-wavelength charge density wave using cryogenic 4D-STEM.\n[7] A. N. Korshunov et al.\, Phys. Rev. B 110\, 045102 (2024). Phonon softening and atomic modulations in EuAl 4 .\n[8] F. Z. Yang et al.\, Nature Commun. 16\, 10401 (2025). Incommensurate Transverse Peierls Transition and Signature of Chiral Charge Density Wave in EuAl4 \nContact : andrew.fefferman@neel.cnrs.fr
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/sander-van-smaalen-laboratory-of-crystallography-bayerisches-geoinstitut-university-of-bayreuth/
LOCATION:CNRS – Salle Louis Weil (E424)\, CNRS - Institut Néel 25 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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SUMMARY:Simon PONTON (chargé de recherche CNRS - SIMaP)
DESCRIPTION:Development of the combinatorial approach for the CVD thin film deposition process : Multiphysics coupling and machine learning\nRésumé : \nThe combinatorial approach applied to chemical vapor deposition processes integrating high-throughput experiments\, computational simulations\, and machine learning seems to emerge as a transformative paradigm to accelerate the discovery of novel materials. Through systematic gradient explorations\, large-scale datasets can be generated to deepen our understanding of process-structure-property relationships. Machine learning models\, trained on experimental and simulated data enable rapid prediction and identification of high-potential solutions\, thereby guiding future experiments and simulations. The synergy not only reduces the time or cost associated with material discovery but also unlocks access to previously unexplored regions of the materials space. \nShort Bio/CVMy academic journey began in Grenoble\, where I studied chemistry before developing a keen interest in materials sciences\, particularly nanostructures and their processing. Driven by a desire to unravel the underlying mechanisms\, I started my PhD in Toulouse\, between the CIRIMAT and LGC. There\, I expanded my expertise in chemical engineering and Multiphysics simulation. After nearly two years of postdoctoral research\, I sought to broaden my research perspective and joined Polytechnique Montréal in the chemical engineering section for two postdoctoral positions that led to an associate professor role. However\, my longing for French cheese proved irresistible\, I successfully secured a position at CNRS and joined SIMaP in February 2026. \nContact : deborah.verger@grenoble-inp.fr
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/simon-ponton-charge-de-recherche-cnrs-simap/
LOCATION:LMGP – salle des séminaires\, Grenoble INP -Phelma 3 parvis Louis Néel\, Grenoble\, 38054\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
ORGANIZER;CN="LMGP":MAILTO:deborah.verger@grenoble-inp.fr
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SUMMARY:Soutenance de Thèse de Simon VERNIER
DESCRIPTION:Optimisation et caractérisation avancée de couches minces de zircone stabilisée à l’yttrine par dépôt chimique d’organométalliques en phase vapeur pour des cellules électrochimiques à oxydes solides\nRésumé : \nNotre consommation énergétique et l’électrification de notre production afin de la décarboner. Le développement des énergies solaire et éolienne est cependant freiné par leur défaut principal : leur intermittence. Le stockage saisonnier de l’énergie sous forme d’hydrogène est une solution prometteuse pour pallier à ce défaut. EPISTORE est un projet de recherche européen visant au développement d’une cellule électrochimique à oxydes solides (SOC)\, réversible\, en couche mince\, basse température (< 500°C). Ces dispositifs sont en effet particulièrement pertinents pour la conversion électricité-gaz. \nCette thèse\, dans le cadre d’EPISTORE\, projet du programme de recherche et d’innovation Horizon 2020\, vise au développement de couches minces de zircone stabilisée à l’yttrine (YSZ) pour servir d’électrolyte pour ces SOCs. Le YSZ\, contenant 8 mol% d’yttrine (8YSZ) est un matériau déjà largement utilisé comme électrolyte dans les dispositifs électrochimiques en céramique. Ses propriétés lui permettent de conduire efficacement les ions oxygènes tout en formant une barrière électronique. L’étude des couches minces de YSZ fabriquées au cours de cette thèse doit permettre d’évaluer la pertinence de réduire la quantité d’yttrine dans le matériau. En effet\, les travaux publiés sur le sujet suggèrent qu’une concentration de 3 mol% ou 4 mol% d’yttrine pourraient améliorer les propriétés mécaniques\, vitales pour des dispositifs en couches minces. \nCe travail détaille l’optimisation de la synthèse de ces films par dépôt chimique en phase vapeurs d’organométalliques (MOCVD) puis la caractérisation avancée de ces échantillons\, non seulement structurellement et morphologiquement (XRD\, TEM\, SEM\, Raman…) mais aussi de leurs propriétés électriques via de la spectroscopie d’impédance électrochimique (EIS) ou mécaniques via nanoindentation et tests de déformation. Une nouvelle technique d’observation directe de la diffusion ionique impliquant des traceurs isotopiques et de la spectroscopie Raman a aussi été adaptée à ce matériau pour la première fois. \nLes résultats obtenus suggèrent que l’emploi de 3YSZ et 4YSZ à basse température (< 500 °C) permettent d’obtenir des performances électrochimiques équivalentes ou supérieures au 8YSZ. Un effet positif de ce changement de concentration sur les propriétés mécaniques des films n’a cependant pas été démontré. \nContact : deborah.verger@grenoble-inp.fr
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/soutenance-de-these-de-simon-vernier/
LOCATION:Phelma minatec\, Salle Z108\, Grenoble INP - Phelma\, 3 parvis Louis Néel\, Grenoble\, 38000\, France
CATEGORIES:Soutenance,Soutenance de Thèse
ORGANIZER;CN="LMGP":MAILTO:deborah.verger@grenoble-inp.fr
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260407T110000
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SUMMARY:Rajeesh KUMAR N  (Research Associate\, Experimental Physics IV – Solid State Physics\, Ruhr-Universität Bochum\, Germany)
DESCRIPTION:Magnetism and spin dynamics of a weakly interacting rare-earth stretched diamond lattice\nRésumé : \nIn condensed matter physics\, a quantum-disordered ground state is characterized by the absence of long-range order down to absolute zero temperature\, where the disorder is driven by quantum fluctuations that persist even at T=0. On the other hand\, the magnetism of rare-earth materials is particularly intriguing as it originates from their localized 4f electrons\, which exhibit strong spin–orbit coupling\, pronounced magnetic anisotropy\, and relatively weak exchange interactions between magnetic ions. These unique characteristics\, when combined with suitable lattice geometry\, can give rise to a wide variety of unconventional magnetic ground states. \nA diamond magnetic lattice is a bipartite network and in its ideal form\, does not exhibit geometric frustration. However\, “stretched” diamond lattices have recently gained attention where frustration can emerge due to competition between nearest-neighbor (J1) and next-nearest-neighbor (J2) exchange interactions\, despite preserving the bipartite nature. In this context\, we investigate the magnetic ground state of the rare-earth molybdate compound Na5Yb(MoO4)4\, which crystallizes in a stretched diamond magnetic lattice. This compound can be viewed as a complex derivative of the conventional scheelite- type ABO4 structure\, crystallizing in the tetragonal space group I41/a. The magnetic lattice in Na5Yb(MoO4)4 is highly unusual\, featuring a remarkably large nearest-neighbor Yb–Yb separation of approximately 6.3 Å\, in contrast to previously studied stretched-diamond systems where the J1 distance typically lies in the range of 3–5 Å and is predominantly governed by superexchange interactions. Furthermore\, the next-nearest-neighbor (J2) Yb–Yb distance exceeds 9 Å\, significantly weakening the J2 exchange interactions. As a result\, magnetic frustration arising from competing J1–J2 exchange is significantly suppressed in Na5Yb(MoO4)4\, distinguishing it from other frustrated diamond-lattice systems. \nWe employ neutron and synchrotron X-ray diffraction to elucidate the structural details of Na5Yb(MoO4)4. The magnetic properties and ground state are investigated using bulk magnetic susceptibility measurements\, specific heat studies\, and muon spin relaxation (μSR) experiments. In addition\, density functional theory calculations within the DFT+U framework are used to provide theoretical support for the experimental findings. Our results establish Na5Yb(MoO4)4 as a rare example of a dipolar quantum paramagnet in which single-ion physics and long-range dipolar interactions dominate\, while exchange interactions are suppressed to the millikelvin energy scale. \nReference \n1. N. D. Kelly et al.\, Physical Review Materials 6\, 044410 (2022).\n2. A. Chauhan et al.\, Physical Review B 108\, 134424 (2023).\n3. J. Kumar et al.\, Physical Review B 111\, 014411 (2025).\n4. T. Arh et al.\, Nat. Mater. 21\, 416 (2022). \n  \nCollege 5B Secretary \nAlberto Rodriguez Velamazan \nExternal visitors may ask for a site access to Brigitte Dubouloz (dubouloz@ill.fr)
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/rajeesh-kumar-n-research-associate-experimental-physics-iv-solid-state-physics-ruhr-universitat-bochum-germany/
LOCATION:ILL – Salle de Séminaire (110-111)\, ILL 50 71 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260408T113000
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CREATED:20260402T160829Z
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UID:10000120-1775640600-1775647800@sfp-alpes.fr
SUMMARY:Soutenance d'HDR de Marie-Aude MEASSON (Institut Néel\, équipe MagSup)
DESCRIPTION:Matériaux Quantiques en Conditions Extrêmes : Modes Collectifs et Ordres Quantiques Exotiques\nRésumé : A VENIR… \nPrésentation en français \n_ \nContact : marie-aude.measson@neel.cnrs.fr
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/soutenance-dhdr-de-marie-aude-measson-institut-neel-equipe-magsup/
LOCATION:CNRS – Bâtiment A\, CNRS - Institut Néel 25 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38054\, France
CATEGORIES:Soutenance,Soutenance HDR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260408T140000
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SUMMARY:Javier CAMPO (Aragón Nanoscience and Materials Institute (CSIC - Universidad de Zaragoza)  Zaragoza\, Spain)
DESCRIPTION:A new magnetic state\, “B-Phase”\, found in MnSi at Low Temperatures \nRésumé : \nIn cubic chiral magnets\, Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya (DM) interactions within the chiral crystal structure result in diverse magnetic textures\, including skyrmion lattices (SkL) and chiral soliton lattices\, which hold promise for spintronic and magnonic devices. Among these\, MnSi has been extensively studied due to the SkL formation in the so-called “A-phase” just below Tc [1].  Recently\, it was suggested theoretically that at low temperatures (T)\, the conical helimagnetic (CH) and forced-ferromagnetic (FFM) phases in MnSi might not be directly connected but separated by another SkL phase\, possibly metastable\, or a new phase of unknown nature near the critical magnetic field (Bc) [2]. The theoretical prediction of the new SkL phase at low T is in good agreement with the experiments reported in MnSi and Cu2OSeO3 [3\,4]. On the other hand\, by using careful ac susceptibility measurements at low temperature\, we determined the magnetic phase diagrams of oriented crystals of MnSi [5]. A new unexpected region\, termed “B-phase”\, was observed when the magnetic field was applied along the main diagonal <111>. \nTo clarify the nature of the “B-phase”\, we performed small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) measurements at TAIKAN in J-PARC and transverse field (TF)-μSR experiments at TRIUMF. At low temperatures and fields near Bc\, SANS patterns revealed two peaks along the horizontal axis\, corresponding to the magnetic Bragg peaks of the CH state. Notably\, no diffraction peaks indicative of a six-fold-symmetric SkL were observed. Meanwhile\, μSR results showed a distinct internal magnetic field distribution in the “B-phase”\, different from those in the CH or FFM phases\, suggesting that the “B-phase” could involve a reorientation of Mn helices within the unit cell. \nIn the presentation\, we will discuss these SANS and μSR findings in detail and their implications for understanding the spin texture in the “B-phase”. \nReferences \n\nS. Mühlbauer et al.\, Science 323\, 915 (2009).\nV. Laliena and J. Campo\, Phys. Rev. B 96\, 134420 (2017).\nT. Nakajima et al.\, Sci. Adv. 3\, e1602562 (2017).\nA. Chacon et al.\, Nature Phys 14\, 936–941 (2018).\nM. Ohkuma et al.\, APL Mater. 10\, 041104 (2022).\n\n  \nCollege 5B Secretary \nAlberto Rodriguez Velamazan \nExternal visitors may ask for a site access to Brigitte Dubouloz (dubouloz@ill.fr)
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/javier-campo-aragon-nanoscience-and-materials-institute-csic-universidad-de-zaragoza-zaragoza-spain/
LOCATION:ILL – Salle de Séminaire (110-111)\, ILL 50 71 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260409T150000
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CREATED:20260320T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T151906Z
UID:10000107-1775743200-1775746800@sfp-alpes.fr
SUMMARY:Gonzalo PEREZ-BLASCO  (Aragón Nanoscience and Materials Institute (CSIC - Universidad de Zaragoza) - Physics Condensed Matter Dept. Zaragoza\, Spain)
DESCRIPTION:Empirical machine learning for 3He spin-filter polarisation decay\nRésumé : \nA lightweight\, empirical machine-learning framework is presented for predicting the time evolution of the nuclear polarisation of 3He spin-filter cells under realistic neutron beam line conditions. The method bridges the gap between detailed microscopic modelling of polarisation relaxation and purely heuristic correction schemes by combining supervised learning with basic physics-informed constraints on spin relaxation. This strategy ensures physically consistent polarisation forecasts while maintaining computational efficiency and ease of implementation. \nThe framework is tailored to the limited number of heterogeneous experimental datasets typically encountered during routine instrument operation. Rather than explicitly modelling all relaxation mechanisms\, it learns an effective representation of polarisation decay directly from experimental data. Within the domain spanned by the training dataset\, the model demonstrates stable predictive performance while preserving the expected exponential relaxation behaviour and accommodating non-linear\, history-dependent effects. \nThe resulting predictions enable reliable\, time-dependent corrections of neutron scattering data affected by polarisation efficiency drift. Compared with traditional single-parameter relaxation models\, the approach accounts for the combined influence of multiple experimental parameters and their temporal evolution. Although extrapolation beyond the training domain requires careful validation\, the method provides an operationally efficient and reproducible tool for polarisation monitoring and correction in realistic experimental environments. \n  \nCollege 6 Secretary \nGabriel Cuello \nExternal visitors may ask for a site access to Brigitte Dubouloz (dubouloz@ill.fr)
URL:https://sfp-alpes.fr/event/gonzalo-perez-blasco-aragon-nanoscience-and-materials-institute-csic-universidad-de-zaragoza-physics-condensed-matter-dept-zaragoza-spain/
LOCATION:ILL – Salle de Séminaire (110-111)\, ILL 50 71 avenue des Martyrs\, Grenoble\, 38042\, France
CATEGORIES:Séminaire
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