Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals

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Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals Type: Research and Development Agencies Parent organization: Office of Basic Energy Sciences Top organization: Department of Energy Employees: Executive: Director Budget: $12.6M (Renewal Funding) Address: 2415 Pammel Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA Website: https://www.ameslab.gov/cats Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals

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Mission The Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals (CATS) seeks to revolutionize our understanding and application of topological materials by focusing on topological semimetals. CATS's mission is to accelerate the discovery, characterization, and implementation of these materials to enhance technologies in electronics, quantum computing, and energy efficiency.

Services Topological Materials Research; Quantum Materials Development; Material Synthesis;

Regulations

Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals (CATS) is an Energy Frontier Research Center aimed at pioneering research in topological semimetals, materials that could lead to breakthroughs in quantum technologies, electronics, and energy applications.

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Mission

CATS's mission is to advance the science of topological semimetals by discovering new materials, understanding their exotic electronic properties, and translating these into practical applications. This includes research into quantum phenomena, electronic band structures, and novel device concepts for next-generation technologies.

Parent organization

CATS is managed by Ames Laboratory.

Legislation

CATS was established and funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program, without specific creation legislation.

Partners

CATS collaborates with:

• Iowa State University for academic and research support
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory for advanced materials research
• Boston College for additional research capabilities

Number of employees

Specific employee numbers for CATS are not publicly listed, but it involves a team of researchers from Ames Laboratory and its partners.

Organization structure

CATS's structure includes:

• **Materials Discovery** for identifying new topological semimetals.
• **Theory and Modeling** to predict and understand material behaviors.

Leader

CATS is led by a **Director**.

Divisions

The center includes:

• **Experimental Research** for material synthesis and characterization.
• **Theoretical Physics** for advancing understanding of topological states.

List of programs

• Control and Manipulation of Topological States
• Novel Topological Materials Synthesis
• Quantum Switching via Light-Driven Raman Coherence

Last total enacted budget

CATS was renewed with a funding of $12.6 million for the next four years.

Staff

While specific numbers are not detailed, CATS engages with a network of scientists, postdocs, and students from Ames Laboratory and its collaborative institutions.

Funding

CATS is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science via the EFRC program, which supports cutting-edge research in materials science.

Services provided

CATS conducts fundamental research into topological semimetals, aiming to discover new materials with unique quantum properties and to develop applications in electronics, quantum computing, and energy technologies.

Regulations overseen

CATS does not oversee regulations but contributes to the scientific understanding that could influence future standards or applications in materials science.

Headquarters address

2415 Pammel Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA

History

Founded to explore and exploit the potential of topological semimetals, CATS has been at the forefront of research into materials with exotic electronic properties, aiming to bridge fundamental science with real-world applications.