Engineering and Exploring the Emergence of Topological and Correlated Phases of Quantum Matter

In recent years a breathtaking spectrum of possibilities has emerged in the study of electronic topological and correlated states of matter. On the materials front, the ability to synthesize and engineer materials with tunable exotic electronic structures, including flat bands and Van Hove singularities, has paved the way to the realization of a broad variety of topological and correlated phases. On the front of new experimental tools, novel scanning techniques have been invented, and new capabilities have been developed to study time-resolved phenomena. On the theoretical front, novel understanding has been obtained on ways to generate materials with narrow energy bands, on the correlated states that form in such bands and on the crucial role played by symmetry breaking in these states. Above this whole spectrum lies the overarching impression that we have, so far, barely touched the tip of the iceberg. This conference will aim to carve a few paths to explore uncharted territories on this iceberg.