Novel CDW Phenomena in CuTe : Theory meets Experiments

Charge-density wave is a type of collective electronic behavior that occurs in certain materials which electrons bunch together periodically, leading to a modulation of the electronic charge density. Understanding the dynamics of CDWs is crucial for various applications, including in electronic devices and for fundamental research into condensed matter physics. Using state-of-the-art first-principles simulation approaches with the cutting-edge experimental science, we suggested a nuanced understanding of CDW phase transitions particularly in the context of low-dimensional materials CuTe[1,2]. Indeed, our findings demonstrate solid evidences of the emergence of inter-chain and inter-layer interactions and sheds light on how CDW behavior manifests and evolves in materials with varying dimensionalities.