Symmetry engineering in low-dimensional materials.

Symmetry is a fundamental concept in physics, and recent research has shown that it can also play an important role in materials science, although the term may have different meanings in the two fields. The advent of low-dimensional materials provides opportunities to manipulate their properties through symmetry engineering, opening up new avenues for theoretical research and advanced device development. This review summarizes the application of symmetry from particle physics to material systems and highlights the latest research progress in symmetry breaking engineering of low-dimensional materials. [Display omitted] Symmetry is a significant concept that has played a fundamental role in various fields of science, including particle physics, condensed matter physics, and materials science. Symmetry has contributed to the advancement of our understanding of phenomena such as the discovery of new particles, spintronics, superconductivity, and the modulation of material properties. The principle of symmetry continues to guide progress and unification across various scientific disciplines. The emergence of low-dimensional materials (LDMs) has significantly expanded the materials landscape, enabling potential for the modulation of their properties through symmetry engineering. This has opened up new avenues for theoretical research and advanced device development. This review summarizes the application of symmetry in different materials systems and highlights the latest research progress in symmetry breaking engineering of LDMs. The benefits of incorporating symmetry principles from physics into materials science are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]