What is odd elasticity? In an ordinary crystal at equilibrium (imagine a metal, or even table salt), reciprocal interactions between atoms result in the mechanical properties that we are used to: if ...

The Kardar-Parisi-Zhang equation has been experimentally verified for the first time on 2D surfaces - thanks to sophisticated material design and polaritons. The question of how surfaces grow is one ...

The goal of the Boulder-2015 school is to discuss basic concepts and theoretical methods useful to understand the physics of soft materials. Special emphasis will be attached to geometrical and ...