The theoretical study of quantum effects in lower dimensions, apart from being of fundamental interest, has emerged as the basis of the rapidly developing field of nanophysics and nanotechnology. In the Nordic countries, many groups are actively and successfully involved in this research. While many of the groups are small and therefore rather specialized, the combined competence of the Nordic groups covers a considerable part of modern low-dimensional quantum theory, including analytical and numerical studies of nanostructured quantum dots and quantum wires ( e.g. carbon nanotubes), Luttinger theory, high Tc superconductvity, the quantum Hall effect, fractional statistics, low dimensional magnetic systems, and design of qubits. The aim of this network is thus to bring the groups together in order to strengthen/extend existing internordic collaborations and to initiate new joint projects. In particular, students should be given the opportunity to make new contacts and be exposed to the various theoretical techniques employed in the study of low dimensional systems. The activties of the network will mainly take the form of network meetings and international workshops, supplemented by smaller-scale collaboration visits. We also intend to organize one or several Nordic PhD courses.
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