MS-010: High-pressure and high-energy density science: synthesis, in-situ characterization, and beyond

Co-Chairs: Zhidan Zeng & Masaaki Matsuda

Sponsoring Commission: High Pressure

Co-Sponsoring Commission: Magnetic Structures

Supporting Commission: Synchrotron and XFEL Radiation

This microsymposium highlights the transformative role of pressure in tailoring the properties of novel materials, from discovery to application. High-pressure and high-energy-density (HED) science explores the fundamental behavior of matter under extreme conditions, providing valuable insights into phase stability (e.g., in planetary interiors), material synthesis, and the exotic physics of electronic and magnetic materials that are otherwise inaccessible under ambient conditions. With rapid advancements in X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), synchrotrons, neutron scattering sources, and dynamic compression techniques, researchers can now probe matter at unprecedented pressures, temperatures, and time scales. Advances in in-situ characterization techniques allow researchers to observe real-time changes at the atomic and electronic levels under pressure, revealing how pressure-driven transformations lead to new optical, magnetic, and electrical properties. Join leading researchers as they discuss groundbreaking discoveries, cutting-edge methodologies, and the future of high-pressure materials science.