Investigating spin liquids via projected wavefunctions
João Augusto Sobral da Silva
Formal education is not a certified path to achieve wisdom in life.Notwithstanding, once you have the necessary support to follow it, a plethora of opportunities for selfdiscovery and edifying interactions with many inspiring minds can be found.I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to continue developing what I believe to be one valid path, and this would not be possible without the efforts of many inspiring people that I have met, but most importantly, without the sacrifices made by my mother Simone.Consequently, this work and all of my efforts are and will always be an infinitesimal fraction of her unbelievable perseverance and braveness throughout this life.Additionally, in times upon which denialism and ignorance hinder even the possibility of human existence by normalizing abrupt and premeditated destruction of life potential, explicit gratefulness and empathy stand as a moral demonstration of character and as a necessary incentive for the exercise of living.Therefore, I would also like to acknowledge important people who were crucial to my well-being, and consequently, to this work.• To my advisor Prof. Dr. Eric de Castro e Andrade for this unique opportunity, the instigating physical discussions throughout my master's about strongly correlated systems, for the solicitous comprehension in difficult times, and for the patient and detailed orientation in each step of this dissertation.This also extends to Eric's fantastic demonstration of character in many aspects, including his concern on the future of his students.This experience was fundamental to my professional and personal development.• To Fabrizio Oliviero and Prof. Rodrigo Pereira for the opportunity to work and discuss on interesting aspects of their previous work regarding chiral spin liquids.To Prof. Eduardo Miranda and Prof. Natanael Costa for accepting our invitation to the thesis defence and for the valuable advices.• To my undergraduate thesis advisor Prof. Dr. Clovis Achy Soares Maia, who although was not directly involved in this thesis, was responsible for encouraging me to pursue a career in physics, and for writing a significant amount of recommendation letters since my undergraduate studies.Our conversations about the current status of scientific research in physics led me towards condensed matter physics, and his unique way of thinking about physics is one of the most influential professional aspects of my career.I also want to thank for equal and much important support from my undergraduate research advisor Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mocellin, who was also fundamental for this opportunity and many others.• To my mother Simone, for its incredible example of resilience, love, and will of power.It is impossible to put into words how I'm grateful for your existence and love, and although I am still stubborn in many aspects, I hope to emanate a fraction of your braveness upon each interaction within this life.Also, to my beautiful sister Luana, my good friend Ricardo and my kind-hearted old man, João Neto.Your support is the foundation and guidance for all of
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